Lakers star LeBron James turns emotional in what could be his final game in longtime home Cleveland, a city he brought an NBA championship to, as retirement loomsLakers star LeBron James turns emotional in what could be his final game in longtime home Cleveland, a city he brought an NBA championship to, as retirement looms

Cavaliers’ video tribute leaves LeBron James in tears

2026/01/29 18:58

LeBron James maintains that he has yet to decide if he is playing in his final NBA season, yet his emotions on Wednesday, January 28 (Thursday, January 29, Manila time), might have given a hint into his mindset.

During a visit back to his longtime home, Cleveland, the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star cried as the Cavaliers played a video tribute honoring him.

James was playing in Cleveland for the eighth time since ending his second Cavaliers stint after the 2017-18 season (including the 2022 All-Star Game), and each time he was lauded with a video. Never before did he react as he did on Wednesday, however.

The major difference this time was that the highlight package showed James scoring 25 consecutive Cleveland points as the Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals.

James said of his teary response, “I didn’t expect that. … I try to take everything, not take the moments for granted, because it could be (my last game in Cleveland). Obviously, I haven’t made a decision on the future, but it very well could be.”

Regarding the 25-point explosion 19 years ago, James said, “I remember that moment like it was yesterday. I was the underdog going against that Detroit Piston team, and for us to win that game and then ultimately win Game 6, I believe here, and going to the NBA Finals was a pretty cool moment.”

Aside from video, James had a night to forget on Wednesday. He finished with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 turnovers as the Lakers lost 129-99 to the Cavaliers.

James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, is averaging 22.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists through 29 games this season.

The 21-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion owns career averages of 26.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. – Rappler.com

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