Twitter Reaction: LeBron signs with Cavaliers

Faizal Khamisa gets you caught up on the breaking news that LeBron James is a Cav once again, as he's returning to Cleveland.

Sportsnet Staff July 11, 2014, 12:46 PM

LeBron James shocked the world of sports in a decision to return where his career started, telling Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins that he will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron: "I'm coming home." @SINow exclusive in the words of @KingJames: http://t.co/KEdJv3blqe

— Lee Jenkins (@ByLeeJenkins) July 11, 2014

Twitter was quick to react to the four-time MVP’s choice:

Cleveland is already embracing the return of LeBron James.

(via @ClevelandDotCom) pic.twitter.com/f8RKzJ5Luy

— ESPN (@espn) July 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/BaxterHolmes/status/487731970592768000

If LeBron never even met with Dan Gilbert, then this is a remarkably nuanced sort of screw-you

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) July 11, 2014

What a difference four years makes for the Cleveland Plain Dealer (@clevelanddotcom). pic.twitter.com/CufjPSDPaG

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 11, 2014

Soooo… anything going on with cavs(.)com today? Nope, I guess not. pic.twitter.com/fCEx2TXMUA

— Jim MacLeod (@JimMacLeod) July 11, 2014

Congratulations to Cleveland – what a great day for basketball fans. This was the most fun story of all the possible stories.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 11, 2014

Also – VERY interesting that LeBron didn't mention Wiggins or Bennett in that mini-essay. Makes me wonder if Kevin Love is the next domino.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 11, 2014

Welcome Home @kingjames. I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them…..

— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) July 11, 2014

LeBron's going home.

The only Hall of Famer to play for the same team in 2 stints before turning 30 was Gail Goodrich (@EliasSports)

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 11, 2014

Love that LeBron is doing this, and the way in which he did it

— Chris Ballard (@Chris_Ballard33) July 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/HPbasketball/status/487635690059227137

James met with Dan Gilbert and worked through issues on the letter, he says in story with @SI_LeeJenkins.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 11, 2014

Good for LeBron. Hugely grateful for last four years. Even the last 10 days have been amazing fun. You won't hear a negative syllable here

— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) July 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/HPbasketball/status/487636724320047104

https://twitter.com/billbarnwell/status/487636278742384641

https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/487635606324125696

At the moment, Cavaliers rookie swingman Andrew Wiggins' camp believes he won't be traded to Minnesota for Kevin Love.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 11, 2014

Pic of LeBron James in a Cavs jersey up on his site now with No. 6 jersey: pic.twitter.com/mRS838Xe15

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) July 11, 2014

LeBron James is the #Cavs all-time leader in Minutes (22,108), Field Goals (5,415), Free Throws (3,650), Points (15,251) & Steals (955).

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) July 11, 2014

LeBron's essay is remarkable. Going forward this will be known as "The Letter."

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 11, 2014

Already a LeBron billboard up in Cleveland. (via @clevezirm) pic.twitter.com/BsOzy5A2SJ

— Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) July 11, 2014

Cleveland’s personnel were thrilled about James’ move:

Welcome home, @KingJames! #AllForOne

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) July 11, 2014

Asked Cavs coach David Blatt if he's thrilled for chance to coach James. "That would be understatement of the millennium," he tells Yahoo.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 11, 2014

Welcome back to @cavs , my friend @KingJames .I'm really happy for the city and people of #Cleveland.We love u Big Z. pic.twitter.com/U307fXFFDo

— Anderson Varejão (@VAREJAOANDERSON) July 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/MrAntBennett/status/487634135620411392

Welcome back bro. Your city awaits you. @KingJames

— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) July 11, 2014

Although some people were clearly not as pleased with LeBron’s choice:

LeBron proves no Jordan again. LeBron declares, "I'm Coming Home." Michael lauded by journalists for briefer, "I'm Back!"

— Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops) July 11, 2014

"I left Cleveland for me, derailed the Cavs. I return b/c of my insatiable desire to be loved and obsession with legacy." -LBJ, short form

— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 11, 2014

I am shocked & disappointed in today's news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames

— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) July 11, 2014

Meanwhile, other athletes expressed their excitement for LeBron :

Congrats to @KingJames for heading back home to the Cavs & speaking from experience, @SInow knows how to keep a secret and break a big story

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) July 11, 2014