Nearly 10 seasons ago, LeBron James played the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time in his hometown as a member of the Miami Heat after leaving them in 2010 NBA free agency.
From Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s Comic Sans letter to fans burning James’ jersey, a player was never more hated.
While James returned and delivered their first championship in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis faces a similar situation as he faces the New Orleans Pelicans for the very first time since the trade.
As Davis is ‘excited to play’ his former team, James shared his experiences, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN:
“I talked to him,” James said, “because I know what it’s like going into a situation where you would call home for seven years.