“I’ve Seen Near Depths of Hell”: LeBron James Reacts To Cleveland’s Surprising Reception After Denying Cavs in Free Agency

For a man who had faced extreme hostility that prompted an NBA security official to want the game stopped, anything under it is a win. LeBron James has experienced two very different sides of Cleveland’s basketball crowd. From loud cheers to ground-shaking boos. Sixteen years later, after choosing Philadelphia over a potential third stint with the Cavaliers, the 41-year-old found a much different atmosphere. The contrast didn’t surprise the superstar, who knows exactly how low the reception in Cleveland can go. LeBron James returned to Cleveland for the first time as a Sixer.