LeBron James Returns to Cleveland: How 'The Decision 2.0' Happened

The Decision 2.0

Akron native King James has decided to take his talents back to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Let the jersey restitching commence.

Published Jul. 11 2014 12:30PM EDT

articles/2014/07/10/what-lebron-james-s-return-to-cleveland-would-mean-for-the-country-s-most-tortured-sports-city/140709-lebron-tease_chxzhj — Adam Hunger/Reuters

"My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn’t realize that four years ago. I do now." With those words, LeBron James, the reigning King of the NBA, announced his return to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.

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LeBron James Returns to Cleveland: How 'The Decision 2.0' Happened

Akron native King James has decided to take his talents back to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Let the jersey restitching commence.

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