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Why LeBron James removed the Cleveland Cavaliers from participating in starting lineup introductions

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Over the last few games, the Cleveland Cavaliers have not been partaking in the starting lineup introductions.

It happened again before the Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Saturday night.

While the public address announcer is introducing each of the five starters, the Cavaliers are skipping the traditional routine of walking up the runway high-fiving one another.

Instead, they're already in a huddle with coach David Blatt wedged in the middle going over the game plan.

They're ignoring the lineup presentation altogether, and the Cavaliers have one of the best pregame introductory presentations in the league.