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Cavaliers Superstars Are Stoic About Cleveland’s Love For LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers superstars are neither worried nor enthused about the city’s adoration for LeBron James. For them, it is just a normal thing to see in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell has expressed deep respect for LeBron James and the unbreakable bond…

By Rob Andrew Lo · HEAVY

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:01 AM

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Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley described Cleveland's enduring affection for LeBron James as completely normal and routine.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in an NBA Cup matchup.
James struggled in the contest, recording eight points, seven rebounds, and six turnovers in 32 minutes.

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Cleveland Cavaliers stars Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley expressed a stoic perspective regarding the local crowd's enduring love for LeBron James. Both players explained that seeing Cleveland fans cheer for their former franchise icon has become routine and serves as competitive inspiration rather than a distraction.

The comments followed Cleveland's 119-95 NBA Cup victory over James and the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena. James, who signed a two-year deal with Philadelphia in free agency after considering Cleveland, struggled in the defeat, posting eight points and six turnovers in 32 minutes.

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