US EditionLeBron James Wipes Away Tears During Tribute, Says He Doesn't Know if He'll Play in Cleveland Again
LeBron James, 41, was visibly emotional during a Cavaliers tribute as he faces free agency uncertainty and hopes for one more Cleveland visit, officials said.
- During a first-quarter timeout with 7:46 left, the Cavs displayed a video honoring LeBron James, who wiped his eyes with a towel after the tribute at Rocket Arena on Jan. 28.
- LeBron James' long history in Cleveland — 11 seasons over two stints — set the stage for the tribute as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran a career-spanning tribute montage that included a first-time airing of highlights, sparking home crowd nostalgia.
- Cleveland won 129-99 as Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, while LeBron James scored 11 on 3-of-10 shooting in 27 minutes.
- In a postgame news conference, James said `Just trying to take everything in and not take the moments for granted because it could be`, and he doesn't know if Wednesday will be his last trip to Cleveland as a player.
- With his contract status unresolved, the moment sharpened offseason questions about retirement, re-signing or a return to Cleveland; ESPN reported the Cavaliers would gladly welcome James back this summer, fueling homecoming talk as he approaches free-agency decisions.
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Belichick, who won six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the New England Patriots and two as an assistant with the New York Giants, fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction in his first year of eligibility, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday. NBA roundup: Cavaliers honor LeBron James, then pound Lakers Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points and Jaylon Tyson added 20 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the vis…
It May Actually Be Over: LeBron Was Crying Last Night During His Tribute In Cleveland
I'm not crying, you're crying. This shit really may be over man. I've watched this clip around 20 times since last night and the tears start to flow every single time. Listen, a lot of you are generat...
With a 29:20 balance, the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA are now on the same foot with Pöltl club Toronto. The "Cavs" left the Los Angeles Lakers no chance at the 129:99. For the Lakers fans, there was a brief shock moment: the top star Luka Doncic snapped his foot when he had thrown a "Three Pointer". The number 77 continued after a short period of treatment. Elf points from LeBron James "Heimkehrer" LeBron James had to settle for eleven points.
NBA 2025-26: LeBron James in Tears During Emotional Video Tribute in Cleveland Homecoming | 🏆 LatestLY
NBA legend LeBron James experienced a poignant return to Northeast Ohio, visibly tearing up as the Cavaliers honoured his storied legacy with a career-highlight tribute. 🏆 NBA 2025-26: LeBron James in Tears During Emotional Video Tribute in Cleveland Homecoming.
Was it his last appearance as an NBA player in his old home arena in Cleveland? LeBron James was honored by the Cavaliers team with a video. And was overwhelmed.
The Lakers star couldn't contain her emotion for what might have been her last game in her "city of heart" last night.
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