LeBron James last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers six seasons ago.
Cavs supporters haven’t forgotten.
James, along with his wife Savannah and agent Rich Paul, arrived courtside in Cleveland for Monday’s Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Celtics, following his Los Angeles Lakers’ elimination from the playoffs. Boston prevailed, 109–102.
An early intermission saw the Cavaliers welcome James with a video board homage. Then he was introduced by the Cavs public address announcer as though he had never departed. As if he was still a part of the team, the fans responded with a thunderous applause.
The hometown hero, who spent two stints with the Cavaliers and brought the team its first and only championship in 2016, was greeted with standing ovations from fans all throughout the arena.
James took it all in and returned the affection by blowing kisses to the assembly.
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What will be James’s off-season location?
Is James able to return to Cleveland for a third time? With James having the opportunity to opt out of his Lakers contract coming up in the offseason, rumors will be fueled by Monday’s love fest during Game 4. Since departing the team for the second time in 2018, James has not been to a Cavaliers game. James resides close to his hometown of Akron.
One of the most anticipated decisions of the approaching summer is where James ends up, whether he stays with the Lakers or moves elsewhere. His return would be warmly greeted by Cleveland supporters. The Cavaliers have a competitive team, as seen by their postseason presence in the second round, and James may improve it.
The situation surrounding James’ son Bronny James, who is in Chicago for the NBA Draft combine and was given the all-clear to play in the NBA on Monday following a cardiac episode at USC last summer, adds to the excitement of the offseason.
Teams looking to entice James this offseason would target Bronny, who is anticipated to stay in the draft. On Monday afternoon, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was in Chicago observing him.
James, on the other hand, has not disclosed any information regarding his plans other than debunking rumors in the media and declaring that he is still undecided.