CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The sellout crowd inside Quicken Loans Arena rose to its feet and roared as LeBron James was announced last during Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup introductions.
"A 6-foot-8 forward from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School," shouted Sean Peebles, the in-arena PA announcer. "Welcome home! No. 23 LeBron James."
Cleveland's hero was back. Getting the reception he deserved.
The atmosphere inside The Q was positive for this James return, nothing like Dec. 2, 2010, when James came back as the villain following what fans felt was a betrayal.
There were no orchestrated chants of "Akron Hates You" or "Scottie Pippen.