Cleveland fans welcome Cavs home
CLEVELAND - LeBron James came home with the trophy he promised, and the championship Cleveland has coveted for 52 years.
The NBA superstar, born and raised in nearby Akron, stepped off a plane Monday and hoisted the shiny Larry O'Brien Trophy as more than 10,000 fans celebrated the city's first title since 1964.
The King parades the trophy past a sea of Cavs fans. #LIVEonSC pic.twitter.com/sGlVzfMWzI
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 20, 2016
The Cavs overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors in seven games, ending Cleveland's title drought going back to 1964.
James, who was selected as the Finals' MVP, paraded the championship trophy around the parking lot so Cleveland fans could get a closer look to something they've waited a lifetime to see.
LeBron wearing the Ultimate Warrior shirt, is the heel turn we've been waiting for and welcome. pic.twitter.com/bLzATIzWrF
— Joe La Puma (@JLaPuma) June 20, 2016
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