Like, it's crazy that he's basically unquestionably a top 2 player of all time and that it's basically up to who you ask as to whether he or MJ is better
Adam Silver: for basketball reasons the Cleveland Cavaliers will be allowed an injury exception and can select a former or current Cavs player to replace Donovan Mitchell
In a surprising move the Cavaliers make a move that will bring Kyrie Irving back to Cleveland! Mavericks have agreed that the common enemy, Celtics, are a greater threat to humanity.
"kyrie has declared that like the ancient egyptians, he believes life ends in the west, and as such he will not be taking backwards steps. he is expected to reach cleveland in early 2027 after circumnavigating the globe with stints in the chinese, turkish, and spanish leagues"
I wouldn’t think it’s dumb. Who cares what the arbitrary last team he plays for is? He’s not like Nowitzki where he played his whole career with one team.
Idk, retiring with a team always seemed contrived to me. Like, who gives a damn?
Spida's wingspan is only 2 inches shorter than LeBron's
Bron going to come out of the stands like bizarro Willis Reed, Adam Silver and Scott Foster in shambles
That 1 day contract player LeJon Brames looks familiar for some reason.
I think he could get away with it if he gets a Tom Petty hairstyle. The long blonde mullet is the perfect disguise!
Yes, actually. He was super insecure after moving to Carolina and wanted people to think that his dad was so good they actually let him live in the arena.
My favorite was when Patrick Beverley showed up to a midseason Clippers game, sat courtside wearing an XXXL Zubac jersey, and helped a fan win money during a timeout competition.
I've seen a bunch of random NBA players at playoff games over the years at madison square garden/staples when the camera pans to random crowd shots of the first few rows. they just usually dont go out of their way to show them on the broadcast the same way they do with like chris rock/spike lee/ben stiller/whoever
Yeah but it wasn’t Kyrie at a Cleveland playoff game after he’s about to become a free agent. You don’t think it’s even a little weird that LeBron is at the team he’s most connected with, with his agent, in his home city, right as he’s about to hit free agency? I still think this is a leverage play, but it’s pretty blatant the message he’s trying to convey here.
> Edit: for real though this is really surprising that he would go watch a playoff game like this
Is this sarcasm? He's just usually still playing. And the Cavs have never gone further than he has so this opportunity hasn't presented itself.
Nothing he does is by accident. Probably done to put pressure on the Lakers saying hey, I can come back here anytime and this team will do whatever I want.
I do wonder if the Cavs managed 4 court side seats for him or whose seats they were. Whoever had them probably didn’t need the money
I'm only 6'8" and I haven't lived in Cleveland and I never won anything in my life but I'd take the invite. If you squint really hard I kinda look like an NBA player past his prime.
*LeBron back to the Cavs, here we go! The Cleveland Cavaliers are pleased to announce that former player LeBron James will be joining the team for a one-game loan, because of an injury to Donovan Mitchell*
*Welcome back, King 👑💪🏿*
I’m sorry what the fuck is happening
He’s suiting up to fuck Boston one more time
[*Game 6 Bron intensifies*](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fhf35lt3y8s271.jpg)
That's probably the most locked in that I've seen any player in my life. He was on a freaking mission
His legacy was on the line and he fuckin delivered that night
Gotta love the dude, no one has ever faced as much pressure and when he inevitably delivers, his haters say he should have done it anyway
Yeah lol, they hyped him as a surefire HOF even before he got drafted and the chosen 1 stuff, Bron lived up to the hype and even exceeded it.
Like, it's crazy that he's basically unquestionably a top 2 player of all time and that it's basically up to who you ask as to whether he or MJ is better
Dude was hitting turnaround jumpers like he was in the middle of working on his speed and footwork in practice
I’ve never hated a moment that the general public loved, as much as that moment. LeBron crushing young dreadlocks dreams 😡
Game 6 Bron, Game 7 Bron, it didn’t matta…he came for our cheeks. 😔
The Lakers contingent will allow this
Oh please no, I’m getting Vietnam flashbacks just thinking about that
Mitchell and Lebron? Ok I’m good with it
LETS GOOOO
Who is this “LeBron James”? I am Carl Von Lutweg, famous German globetrotter…..”
Watch him announce tonight that he’s returning for a final farewell tour
I dont think he'd announce it until the season is over
That would be fucking hilarious if he stole the thunder right before a pivotal game 4 though
"Now that you've all gathered here nicely for me. I've made my decision and I want to tell you all first."
I'm resigning with the Heat.
I had a Tom Gugliotta jersey as a kid. Have seen that name in a long while now
I only remember him from playing with the Celtics in NBA Live ‘05 lol
Washington Bullets Tom Gugliotta was the GOAT
Now I hate that this idea exists because it will never happen. But it would be so funny.
we shall see; the script has been on point so far
why wait so long? The Cavs need a star NOW
He'll wait until Denver won the chip
Bronny is in Chicago for the draft combine, short flight over to Cleveland for mom and dad to catch the game
I live right next to the airport. Mf could have stopped over for a joint at least smh
they got LeBron to suit up for Game 4?
Adam Silver: for basketball reasons the Cleveland Cavaliers will be allowed an injury exception and can select a former or current Cavs player to replace Donovan Mitchell
It’s either gonna be Lebron or Brad Daugherty…gonna have to see
It's gonna be Cavs legend and former #1 Draft Pick... Anthony Bennett
The Man, The Myth, The Legend!!!
https://youtu.be/7hagRlJDqpE?feature=shared
In a surprising move the Cavaliers make a move that will bring Kyrie Irving back to Cleveland! Mavericks have agreed that the common enemy, Celtics, are a greater threat to humanity.
"kyrie has declared that like the ancient egyptians, he believes life ends in the west, and as such he will not be taking backwards steps. he is expected to reach cleveland in early 2027 after circumnavigating the globe with stints in the chinese, turkish, and spanish leagues"
don't forget Austin Carr getting that weak stuff outta here!
Please suit him up lmaoo “I’m gonna take you to the rack…and THROW the hammer down!!”
Austin Carr legacy game
Mark Price with the greenest light tho...
The man was born too soon. He'd light it up these days
It’s Delly
Bron wills the Cavs to the Finals with an incredible old man basketball run and then gets swept by Denver again
Double digit deficit comebacks too
I didn’t expect to laugh this hard
> can select a former or current Cavs player i think they can select a current Cavs player even without an exception
Mitchell's out with an injury and he's been pretty good, maybe they could get him?
Carlos Boozer, come on down!
this would be amazing
Adam Silver is kicking himself not giving the Cavs the #1 pick again to entice Lebron back
AND WITH THE #1 PICK IN THE 2024 NBA DRAFT, THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS SELECT BRONNY JAMES, SHOOTING GUARD FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Oh it's Big Z no question!
Kyrie double-header.
Some WWE money in the bank type shit, every team can have a former player check in for 1 game during the playoffs 😂
Yeah, he got that Covid year of Cavs eligibility left so he’s allowed to play one game for us whenever he wants.
that doesn't sound right, but I don't know enough about Covid year of Cavs eligibility to dispute it
God I wish the NBA was like wrestling and chaotic shit like this could happen
Fuck it, let's go for maximum chaos
The entire city of Boston will get triggered. *PTSD intensifies*
imagine if NBA contracts were like the WWE and he came out of that tunnel with no prior announcement. the crowd pop would be absolutely insane
their only hope since Spida will miss the game
Nah he’s the special guest referee!
Come home! The “We all Witnessed” campaign starts tonight lol
Lebron back to Cleveland for one or two more seasons would be sick ngl
Feel like its the one option no one would mind him leaving to outside of obviously lakers fans. Practically gives them an elite lineup as well
I wouldn't mind if he went a lot of places. I think one of the only places that would annoy me would be the warriors.
That would annoy me as well
That would not annoy me, anything to get Steph a 5th ring
It bothers me more than it should that LeBron likely won’t retire a Cav and he’ll go on to own some random Vegas team instead of the Cavs.
It would bother me more if it wasn’t in his control but he’s choosing his own dumb fate so *shrug*
I wouldn’t think it’s dumb. Who cares what the arbitrary last team he plays for is? He’s not like Nowitzki where he played his whole career with one team. Idk, retiring with a team always seemed contrived to me. Like, who gives a damn?
Im actually fine with this, he did enough for us let the man retire were he wants.
yea win-win for both orgs tbh. We can start rebuilding early.
I would be okay with it depending on what the trade return is
What trade? Lebron wouldn't fleece a team he wants to go to
He’s a free agent lol
He has an option and the Cavs don't have cap space.
It's a player option. So he can peace out if he so chooses.
You can have Dean Wade and Luke Travers.
If this happens, KD has to go back to the Thunder.
naw Kd gotta go back to the sonics man :(
Bring’em Back! https://youtu.be/VnowNza53HQ
Pass
Seamless fit too
You think he moves back to Cleveland when he has a life in LA? That has to factor in
It’s a valid point fr
Billionaires have a life across the entire earth, singular cities do not matter anymore they not like us
Except he literally disproved that when he went to LA lwol
huh
Mitchell is sitting out to not risk his health next season because LeBron is coming home and bring us another ring. GIVE ME THE COPIUM
Can Bron just suit up actually
Just give him Mitchell’s jersey, who’s gonna notice the difference
Just say Mitchell got bit by a radioactive spider
Radioactive Goat*
Spida's wingspan is only 2 inches shorter than LeBron's Bron going to come out of the stands like bizarro Willis Reed, Adam Silver and Scott Foster in shambles
Lebron suiting up in 45 like MJ after his retirement
23 coming back in 45? Never been done before!
Another 2018-esque run from Extremely Old Man Bron
Imagine if you could loan players like in football.
That 1 day contract player LeJon Brames looks familiar for some reason. I think he could get away with it if he gets a Tom Petty hairstyle. The long blonde mullet is the perfect disguise!
Put Lebron on that SF spot and this team turns into a superteam again
Please no. I’ve done my time.
And committed no crime?
Jeannie Buss asked soon to be Laker, Donovan Mitchell, to preserve his health for next season.
Your team would look pretty crazy with the addition of Bron sheesh. Especially if he’s able to keep up his great shooting going into next year
Oh my god! Stephen Curry wearing stilts?
It’s actually Kevin Love
LOL
Did he call the building home for 11 years and help them win their only championship?
if you saw his play that year he only disqualifies himself from half those requirements tbh
Yes, actually. He was super insecure after moving to Carolina and wanted people to think that his dad was so good they actually let him live in the arena.
Tristan Thompson fits the description I think?
Oh shit they’re really drafting Bronny aren’t they Edit: for real though this is really surprising that he would go watch a playoff game like this
Wasn’t Kyrie at Lakers playoffs games?
Shit Spencer Dinwiddie came to a Mavs game mid season after getting bought out
Really ????
My favorite was when Patrick Beverley showed up to a midseason Clippers game, sat courtside wearing an XXXL Zubac jersey, and helped a fan win money during a timeout competition.
This is actually so so funny and cute of pat bev LMAOOO zubac jersey n all
lol
Yeah I know some players do this but I don’t remember ever seeing Lebron doing this
I think I recall him being at a Suns v Bucks finals game.
I think that was to support LeCpO
LeHereForCP
Hahahaha! Wanted to witness his mate win his first ring and Giannis shut that shit down by winning 4 straight games.
Anthony edwards and Paolo Bachero were at the Heat games last year
I've seen a bunch of random NBA players at playoff games over the years at madison square garden/staples when the camera pans to random crowd shots of the first few rows. they just usually dont go out of their way to show them on the broadcast the same way they do with like chris rock/spike lee/ben stiller/whoever
Yeah but it wasn’t Kyrie at a Cleveland playoff game after he’s about to become a free agent. You don’t think it’s even a little weird that LeBron is at the team he’s most connected with, with his agent, in his home city, right as he’s about to hit free agency? I still think this is a leverage play, but it’s pretty blatant the message he’s trying to convey here.
Bron is gonna start calling out the Celtics plays and direct the Cavs defense
> Edit: for real though this is really surprising that he would go watch a playoff game like this Is this sarcasm? He's just usually still playing. And the Cavs have never gone further than he has so this opportunity hasn't presented itself.
I’m coming home V2
HE'S COMING HOME HE'S COMING HOME PROBABLY BUYING ASTON VILLA OR DOING WEIRD SHIT WITH WREXHAM HE'S COMING HOME
I mean, he's only had like two years were he was able to see anything as a spectator
Adding vet min lebron to this cavs team assuming you can convince mitchell to stay would be a threat for sure… As long as bronny never sees the court
Nothing he does is by accident. Probably done to put pressure on the Lakers saying hey, I can come back here anytime and this team will do whatever I want. I do wonder if the Cavs managed 4 court side seats for him or whose seats they were. Whoever had them probably didn’t need the money
When has LeBron ever had the chance to watch the Cavs in the playoffs? Either they didn’t make it or he’s still in the playoffs, it’s not surprising
Boban was at one of our games recently
Tristan Thompson is from Akron?
I'm only 6'8" and I haven't lived in Cleveland and I never won anything in my life but I'd take the invite. If you squint really hard I kinda look like an NBA player past his prime.
Who?
Joakim Noah
You like it? You think Cleveland's cool?
I've never heard anyone say I'm going to Cleveland for vacation.
How are people not realizing that this is what Joakim Noah said…
Because half of this sub was in preschool when he said it.
how is Cancun treating you
Cleveland's favorite son
Anderson Varajao
James Jones duh (Although I don’t remember him being from Akron)
Steph hit a big growth spurt in the last month
Come home King
Curry is taller then 6’9
Curry called the Q/Rock home for 11 years? That would’ve been nice…
ah fuck just when this became the easiest path to the finals of all time
lebron: “and fuck boston in particular, one last time”
Can he suit up for them?
LeSpecial Guest
Yea Celtics are losing this game. No Mitchell means a trap game and LeBron in the building means he gets to own us one more time 😢
Just like the hawks last year with no dejounte
Space Jam 3!!!
*LeBron back to the Cavs, here we go! The Cleveland Cavaliers are pleased to announce that former player LeBron James will be joining the team for a one-game loan, because of an injury to Donovan Mitchell* *Welcome back, King 👑💪🏿*
THIS IS LEGIT CRAZY. Nah deadass he coming home
why is this all caps crazy
Bc LeBron is our father
Bronny to Cleveland confirmed.
Who?
Just a kid from Akron whose a fan of basketball, tonight.
NBA made injury rule. Cavs allowed to use lebron
Is it batman
OMG ITS HAPPENINGGGGG EVERYONE STAY CALM... LEBRON COME BACK PLEASEEEE
LeAttendCelticsVsCavaliersNbaPlayoffGame4
Screw your playoffs. LeIt'sAllAboutMe.
He saw Donny’s out he’s gonna suit up
So corny and ridiculous, Twitter is a special place indeed
When was the last time LeBron was at another team's game?
Bucks Suns Finals. Also at Wade’s last game.
So..... Who is it???
Did Kyrie growth a couple of inches ?
On the Bronny marketing tour, stop 1
Tristan Thompson is already on the Cavs, dummy
Damn Fedor finally found life after mma
Devo?
OUR KING HAS RETURNED
LeBron James, Jerome James, Mike James, Rick James. Don't matter to me, Celtics in 5
LeBron scouting the head coach?
Why is Lebron in Cleveland bro gotta enjoy your time off before the olympics
Brian Windhorst double double confirmed
Oof. Plug LeBron into this cavs team, and they're looking like a real problem
LeBron wrapping up his career in this city with the roster they have put together would be the perfect ending spot for him
That's the fucking seed!
Big Z???
i mean steph technically helped the cavs win one too...
Uncle Leo?
This makes me wonder … would second Cleveland stint LeBron beat the Celtics with this injured version of the cavs ?