Cleveland Cavaliers statement on LeBron James return

Mar 8, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert speaks during the jersey retirement ceremony for Zydrunas Ilgauskas (not pictured) at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert speaks during the jersey retirement ceremony for Zydrunas Ilgauskas (not pictured) at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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LeBron James has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers and everyone in Northeast Ohio is ecstatic.

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Along with all of the excitement from the fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers ownership is thrilled to have LeBron James back in the city that he calls home as he takes the next step in his career.

Following the news, the Cavaliers issued a statement about what is next to come.

The statement from Cavaliers ownership read:

"Ownership is very pleased to support LeBron’s quest to come back to Cleveland and bring a championship to this city. We are very excited to have him back in a Cavs uniform. LeBron James is a great ambassador for the NBA, the Cavaliers and this great city."

Meanwhile, the streets in Cleveland are filling up with fans that are thrilled to see LeBron James return.

What a great start to the weekend in Cleveland.

We have a feeling there won’t be much sleep over the next few days.

Enjoy this moment, Cleveland.

Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the remainder of the NBA Free Agency period for the latest news, rumors and signings from around the league.