By Shemeika Rene and Cicely Haire
When it comes to LeBron James, you either love him or hate him. Fans have been eagerly awaiting to find out which side they will stand on. And now, Lebron James has announced decision to go back to Cleveland via Instagram Friday afternoon.
The four time NBA MVP became a champion in Miami but still called Ohio home. No word yet on contract details.
For the Cavaliers, it’s a chance to rekindle the relationship between the player that fans and the team’s owner Dan Gilbert directed pure venom towards after he left in 2010. Gilbert was one of the first to respond and it appears bygones are bygones.
My 8-year-old: “Daddy, does this mean I can finally wear my Lebron jersey, again?”…Yes it does, son. Yes it does!
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) July 11, 2014
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….. — Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) July 11, 2014
LeBron’s latest moves? Well, he left Las Vegas on Thursday and is heading to Brazil for the World Cup finals.
To be expected, Twitter erupted – and noticeably slowed down for a moment – as reactions came in.
Drinks on me. Congrats Cleveland on Getn the king bac on his throne !! http://t.co/dimHPYAdf5
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 11, 2014
But lebron played this great. MELO will stay in Ny — QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) July 11, 2014
S|o To @KingJames For Returning Back To His Hometown Roots In Cleveland !!!
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) July 11, 2014
YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy @KingJames and the @cavs #Cleveland
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) July 11, 2014
He went home. Simple as that. HOME is your heart. Can’t blame or fault the guy. Congrats & respect @KingJames
— Stuart Scott (@StuartScott) July 11, 2014
To be sure, besides all the hearty kudos, there were plenty of chuckle worthy musings too:
I just got a @KingJames Heat jersey for 85 cents on eBay. Free shipping
— Alonzo Bodden (@AlonzoBodden) July 11, 2014
That awkward moment when a Cleveland fan realizes they have to buy a new LeBron jersey because they burned the last one.
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) July 11, 2014
miami’s roster looking like NWA after ice cube and dr dre left.
— neil mccauley (@the_blueprint) July 11, 2014
LeBron never left Cleveland he was just on vacation in Miami.
— Crystal (@CrystalBosset) July 11, 2014
Dwyane Wade might as well go to FIFA
— African Dad (@AfricanDad) July 11, 2014
dan gilbert wins. those are three words you can twist to fit whatever larger story you wish to tell, good or bad.
— Bomani Jones (@bomani_jones) July 11, 2014
i just tore my shirt half off & yelled “THE KING IS BACK” in the work lobby.
— neil mccauley (@the_blueprint) July 11, 2014
The #Heat will have press conference to unveil new Medium Sized Three: Josh McRoberts, Danny Granger and Dwyane Wade.
— NOT NBA Tonight (@NOTNBATonight) July 11, 2014
Gabrielle Union tiptoeing around that mansion right now avoiding the sounds of loud cursing & slamming doors — Desus (@desusnice) July 11, 2014
I hate Lebron because he announced this on a Summer Friday, like how DARE you. I am going to the beach.
— Jamilah (@JamilahLemieux) July 11, 2014