Cavaliers fans will again get to claim LeBron James as their star. (Jason Miller, Getty Images)
LeBron James, the Miami Heat star is no longer. The King is headed home, a move he announced in an on Friday and followed with on his Instagram account.
For days, weeks, months many had speculated what James might do at this point in his career. Would he actually opt out of the final two years on his deal with Miami? Would he take even less money when many believe he was already the professional athlete? Would he leave? Where would he go? Would he even consider going back to Cleveland after owner in 2010 and the sight of Cavs fans burning his jerseys?
WHAT WILL LEBRON DO?!
It’s been a question that has dominated the league for a while a now, but James eloquently explained his reasoning for wanting to return to Cleveland in the SI piece:
“I feel my calling here goes above basketball. I have a responsibility to lead, in more ways than one, and I take that very seriously. My presence can make a difference in Miami, but I think it can mean more where I’m from. I want kids in Northeast Ohio, like the hundreds of Akron third-graders I sponsor through my foundation, to realize that there’s no better place to grow up.”
But as respectable as his reasons for returning may seem to some, it certainly won’t please everyone, especially those in Florida. He’s a look at just some of the reactions to his decision, from fans, fellow NBA players, executives, media and other pro athletes:
Welcome Home . I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them…..
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan)
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My 8-year-old: “Daddy, does this mean I can finally wear my Lebron jersey, again?”…Yes it does, son. Yes it does!
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan)
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I am shocked & disappointed in today’s news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison)
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Someone has defaced LeBron’s image on mural that took 2+ years to create
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10)
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YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy and the
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2)
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Front page of the tomorrow!
— NEOMG Cavs (@PDcavsinsider)
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Welcome back to , my friend .I’m really happy for the city and people of .We love u Big Z.
— Anderson Varejão (@VAREJAOANDERSON)
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LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Andrew Wiggins have the potential to be a great “Big 3”.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson)
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Miami’s been my home since I was 18. Still here. Seen ’em come and go.. Thank you brotha for the epic memories. Onward..
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock)
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ESPY’s last yr I said my mom, an Akron native, would’ve been happy to see me w/. Momma, he’s coming home!
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts)
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Cavs fans that burned Lebron jerseys be like:
— Donte’ Stallworth (@DonteStallworth)
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