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LeBron James Has Surprising Reaction To Fan’s Reception in Return To Cleveland

LeBron James had an intriguing response to the way Cavaliers fans received him during his return to Cleveland.

By Dave Ettinger · HEAVY

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:52 AM

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LeBron James reacted to mixed crowd reactions in Cleveland, noting nothing compares to his hostile 2010 return.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated James and the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on November 6, 2026.
James scored just eight points, snapping a 396-game double-digit scoring streak in Cleveland.

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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James downplayed the mixed fan reception he received during his return to Cleveland on Friday, November 6, 2026. After hearing initial cheers give way to boos, James told reporters that nothing compares to his hostile 2010 return as a member of the Miami Heat, calling any subsequent crowd reaction "easy money."

The 76ers were defeated 119-95 by the Cavaliers, marking Philadelphia's worst loss of the season. James struggled individually, scoring just eight points on 3-for-12 shooting, which snapped a 396-game streak of scoring in double digits while playing in Cleveland.

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