LeBron James On Forgiving Dan Gilbert: ‘We All Make Mistakes’

LeBron James says he was able to forgive Dan Gilbert because he knows a thing or two about making mistakes himself.

LeBron James’ decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer was stunning for many reasons. One of them was many believed LeBron’s relationship with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to be irreparably strained because of what the Cavs owner said about James following his decision to leave the team in 2010.

More from Cleveland Cavaliers

But, prior to his announcement in Sports Illustrated that he was returning to the Cavaliers this offseason, LeBron forgave and patched things up with Gilbert.

James spoke to Basketball Insiders about how he was able to do such a thing.

"“As a man, if you got a problem with somebody, you sit down face to face and you talk to them eye to eye. And you hash it out and move on,” James said. “So, I think a lot of things that go on in life or in sports with people kind of holding grudges is because they’re afraid to actually take a step forward. It’s a fine line between pride and progress, and I’m on the progress side. I’m not on the pride side.”James has said he regrets the pomp and circumstance around the nationally televised “Decision” and that he did not discuss his intentions with the Cavaliers before the announcement.“How did I forgive? I’m a man,” James said. “Men, we all make mistakes.”"

It’s certainly interesting that James’ own mistakes in 2010 helped him realize that Gilbert was worth forgiving.

LeBron averaged 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.4 assists this past season with the Miami Heat.

More from FanSided