LeBron James was unable to control his emotions after the Cleveland Cavaliers' heartfelt tribute video.
The Los Angeles star got emotional after the Cavaliers paid him a heartwarming tribute before their clash on Wednesday night, January 28, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The 41-year-old basketball legend was visibly moved by the tribute, as he was seen wiping away his tears as the video showcased his iconic moments with the team where he spent his first seven seasons in the NBA (National Basketball Association), Basket News reported.
Talking about his teary reaction to the video, James explained, “I didn’t expect that, but obviously a lot of memories here, a lot of history. I’m super grateful and thankful for the time spent here and the memories.”
“I looked up there and remembered that moment like it was yesterday—being the underdog against that Detroit Pistons team, winning that game, and then ultimately winning Game 6 here and going to the NBA Finals. It was a pretty cool moment," the 21-time All-Star added.
ESPN's Dave McMenamin has reported that the Cavaliers "gladly welcome" James back to the team where he spent 11 of his 23 NBA years if he decides to part ways with the Lakers in free agency during the 2026 offseason.
During the Wednesday game, Cavaliers’ players wore their Classic Edition jerseys to pay homage to James’ first stint with the team from 2003 to 2010.
Furthermore, James dominated the court with 25 consecutive points and a game-winning layup to claim a double-overtime victory, giving the Cavs a 3-2 series lead and paving its way to its first-ever NBA Finals appearance.
