Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

How Cavs fans greeted LeBron James in his first visit to Cleveland with 76ers

LeBron James made his first trip back to Cleveland as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and Cavs fans made sure he still felt the love at Rocket Arena. James was greeted with his customary cheers from…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:03 AM
How Cavs fans greeted LeBron James in his first visit to Cleveland with 76ers
Key Things to Know
  • Cavaliers fans greeted LeBron James with customary cheers during his first Cleveland visit with the 76ers.
  • James revealed he considered reuniting with the Cavaliers before signing a two-year deal with Philadelphia in free agency.
  • The 76ers entered Friday's matchup with an 8-1 record, while the Cavaliers entered at 4-4.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Cavaliers fans greeted LeBron James with warm, customary cheers during his first visit to Rocket Arena as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Akron native received applause upon his introduction in the starting lineup, maintaining the positive reception he regularly experienced on past visits with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James, who played 11 seasons across two stints in Cleveland and won the 2016 NBA Finals, considered rejoining the Cavaliers before signing a two-year free-agent deal with Philadelphia. The 76ers entered the matchup with an 8-1 record alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, while Cleveland entered at 4-4.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.