NBA Players react to LeBron James going “home” on Twitter
In a statement to Sports Illustrated, LeBron James revealed he would be returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the organization that drafted him first overall in the 2003 NBA Draft.
Bolting to the Miami Heat in a nationally televised special called “The Decision” after many years of carrying Cleveland, James found himself the winner of two NBA championships, appearing in the Finals in each year in Miami. But after falling to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals, James had some thinking to do, ultimately deciding to return to where it all began.
Upon James’ announcement, NBA players took to their Twitter accounts to reveal their thoughts on James’ return. Here is a collection of NBA reactions.
So much respect for @KingJames congrats familia
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) July 11, 2014
Lebron Manziel Wiggins!! City of Cleveland is balling...
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) July 11, 2014
LeBron is the first player in nba to truly not do it totally for the money..he would have never pick Miami or now Cleveland. Interesting
— Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) July 11, 2014
Honestly respect a man for doing what makes him happy #LBJ, can't wait to see Pat Riley's Letter to Miami Heat fans! Kidding, maybe?
— Aaron Gray (@AaronGray_34) July 11, 2014
How many Miami fans are there in this world that are now Cleveland fans?
— Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) July 11, 2014
How many Miami fans are there in this world that are now Cleveland fans?
— Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) July 11, 2014
"Well he is not coming to Minnesota"