CLEVELAND - LeBron James was welcomed back to Quicken Loans Arena for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers with a hearty ovation from Cleveland fans on Wednesday.
Cavaliers public address announcer Sean Peebles saved James' name for last when introducing the starting lineup for the visiting Lakers, using a voice inflection normally reserved for the hometown team. The crowd responded by standing on its feet and showering James with an ovation that lasted nearly a minute.
James hugged former teammates Channing Frye and Larry Nance Jr.