LeBron: 'How can I ever be down when I know my kids and my fans have my back?'

LeBron James was noticeably upset after losing the NBA Championship in six games to the Golden State Warriors. Despite leading his Cleveland Cavaliers in points, rebounds, and assists, James's shorthanded team lost to the eventual champions.

That had James in what he described as a "funk" where he questioned if the price was worth the payoff. After wading through a difficult season filled with coaching dramas, player transactions, and a rash of injuries, James still managed to drag his team to the championship.

But after a week off, a seemingly rejuvenated James broke his social media silence by posting a picture of his children at an amusement park and attached the following caption:

It hurt to lose. I’ve been in a funk lately, but this… this is what motivates me to do what I do. How can I ever be down when I know my kids and my fans have my back?

Being back home and back with my fans is everything that I dreamed of. Thank you for an incredible season. I’m not satisfied… I’m not happy with the way things turned out… I PROMISE to get better. #StriveForGreatness #ILoveTheseKids #GodBlessOurFans

Whether James could truly play better is in question. James gave it his all in the finals, with the only trade-off being a downturn in efficiency. But even then, James averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists.

But if there's any player capable of more, it's James, who reached new heights at the age of 30. And if James does indeed follow through on his promise to improve, then the Cavaliers have a strong chance of winning their first title in franchise history.