Reaction on Twitter after LeBron James announced in a statement to Sports Illustrated that he is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here is a sample:
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“YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy @KingJames and the @cavs #Cleveland.” — Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns quarterback, who signed James’ friend Maverick Carter and LRMR to handle some of his marketing.
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“Welcome Home @KingJames. I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them…. My 8-year-old: “Daddy, does this mean I can finally wear my Lebron jersey, again?”…Yes it does, son. Yes it does!” — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
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“I am shocked & disappointed in today’s news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames” — Heat owner Micky Arison.
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“Welcome back bro. Your city awaits you.” — Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson.
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“Can’t blame a man for wanting to return home to play. Wish nothing but the best to @KingJames !!” — Team USA soccer player Jozy Altidore
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“Thank you to @KingJames for giving us 4 great years! Wish you much success back home in Ohio.” — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
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“Had the Heat the entire way. Lebron is a bigger man than me. I would have had a hard time forgiving Gilbert after that letter. Props to Lebron.” — former tennis great Andy Roddick.
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“I’m happy for @KingJames and his family…..as long as THEY are happy.. #livenow.” — TNT analyst and former Sacramento Kings great Chris Webber.
“YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy @KingJames and the @cavs #Cleveland.” — Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns quarterback, who signed James’ friend Maverick Carter and LRMR to handle some of his marketing.
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“Welcome Home @KingJames. I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them…. My 8-year-old: “Daddy, does this mean I can finally wear my Lebron jersey, again?”…Yes it does, son. Yes it does!” — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
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“I am shocked & disappointed in today’s news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames” — Heat owner Micky Arison.
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“Welcome back bro. Your city awaits you.” — Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson.
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“Can’t blame a man for wanting to return home to play. Wish nothing but the best to @KingJames !!” — Team USA soccer player Jozy Altidore
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“Thank you to @KingJames for giving us 4 great years! Wish you much success back home in Ohio.” — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
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“Had the Heat the entire way. Lebron is a bigger man than me. I would have had a hard time forgiving Gilbert after that letter. Props to Lebron.” — former tennis great Andy Roddick.
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“I’m happy for @KingJames and his family…..as long as THEY are happy.. #livenow.” — TNT analyst and former Sacramento Kings great Chris Webber.