Twitter Reaction: ‘Crying LeBron’ to replace ‘Crying Jordan?’

LeBron James led the Cavs with a triple-double to beat the Warriors 93-89, coming back from down 3-1 in the series to deliver Cleveland its first championship in 52 years.

Sportsnet Staff June 19, 2016, 11:51 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their first-ever NBA title, ending the curse that affected Cleveland sports for 52 years.

With so much on the line, LeBron James and his teammates’ emotions poured out as Game 7 ended. Now it appears as if the “Crying Jordan” meme will be replaced by “Crying LeBron.”

Here is how the Twitterverse reacted to Cleveland claiming that elusive first championship…

I love #CryingLeBron. pic.twitter.com/UjuFxp9L1e

— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) June 20, 2016

LeBron defeated the history of Cleveland sports. He is the greatest. #NBAFinals #Game7

— Andy (@AndyEdMLS) June 20, 2016

Less than 4 percent of Cleveland's current population lived in Cleveland when the city last won a major sports title (1964, Browns)

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 20, 2016

I think crying Jordan face is about to be replaced. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/gbas6HaFU9

— Turnbuckle Media (@TurnbuckleMag) June 20, 2016

#Cavs are the first team to win an #NBAFinals Game 7 on the road since the Washington Bullets in 1978

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) June 20, 2016

Never Forget. Comic Sans Dan. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/DpEoTlv5EC

— Tim and Friends (@timandfriends) June 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/chaddukes/status/744721888992067584

https://twitter.com/Nike/status/744721408710713345

https://twitter.com/YungJeanRalphio/status/744721214757797889

But that's none of our business… #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/vikPXxTQmn

— ChiCitySports.Com (@ChiCitySports23) June 20, 2016

Welcome home, LeBron. You did it. #NBAFinals

— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/ChadWillis/status/744722652472938496

https://twitter.com/TheMasterBucks/status/744723111417774081

https://twitter.com/ryanhintze/status/744723133811277825

https://twitter.com/CuffsTheLegend/status/744725447552933889

Of course, while “Crying LeBron” could become a thing in the end no Twitter reaction would be complete without the original “Crying Jordan” meme.

https://twitter.com/WorldStarFunny/status/744721560682926081

Steph's post game meal https://t.co/U2pc0B3liS

— Bruh Report (@BruhReport) June 20, 2016

Luhbraaawn Jaaaaames #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/XSySvi6ZWJ

— Travon Free (@Travon) June 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/AniCaribbean/status/744721228817043457

!!!!! #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/T6K1cZeH5k

— Crying Jordan (@CryingJordan) June 20, 2016

It's over #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/y2mb2tiYuf

— Chris Heezy Hurtt (@_TheHeezyLife) June 20, 2016

"It doesn't mean a thing without the ring" #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/hgIJEGc33p

— Dave Zarzynski (@DaveZarz) June 20, 2016

When you're wearing a jersey of a team that's going to beat you in the finals #Lifecomesatyoufast #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/ivROce5ylv

— Crying Jordan (@CryingJordan) June 20, 2016

You can kiss it goodbye!#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/sXUEUnANDY

— Bryce Wood (@woodymlb4) June 20, 2016

Harrison Barnes shot chart looking rough. #NBAFinals

Via – @TheDoctorCarson pic.twitter.com/5wyImHkRtH

— Crying Jordan (@CryingJordan) June 20, 2016