CLEVELAND -- It's tempting to issue a referendum on the relationship the fans of Cleveland have with LeBron James.
They stood and cheered Wednesday night so it means...he's appreciated? He's always welcome? He's... what?
It was lovely but it's still hard to have perspective on James's journey, one that's unique among the NBA's all-time greats.
The Cleveland Cavaliers executed a pitch perfect video tribute that ended with James' lasting impact in the community. It followed a reel of James' quintessential highlights from Game 7 of the 2016 Finals. Unless you came to Quicken Loans Arena with a cold heart, you were going to be on your feet.