LeBron James recalls historic 2016 victory in Cavaliers' arena

LeBron James, after the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-115 victory against the Cavaliers, revisited his formative years in Cleveland. 

The 38-year-old NBA icon, originally from Akron, Ohio, played 11 seasons for the Cavaliers and left an indelible mark on the franchise. 

His return to Cleveland's court stirred emotions as he recalled the championship-winning 2016 season, where James led the Cavaliers to victory against the Golden State Warriors, ending a 52-year title drought for the city.

James, drafted by the Cavaliers and fulfilling his promise to bring a title to his native city, expressed the significance of returning to the place where he spent his first seven years in the NBA. 

The Lakers star, who recently surpassed 39 thousand points in his career, reminisced about the banners in the arena, particularly the one commemorating the 2016 championship, calling it a "pretty cool feeling."

He said, "stepping back on this floor is always a pretty cool feeling, looking up there and pretty much being a part of all of the banners in this arena, And the No. 1 banner, the one that sits in the middle, was that '16 championship, so that's pretty cool."

Beyond his on-court achievements, James has been actively involved in philanthropy, with his LeBron James Family Foundation making a significant impact. 

The recent opening of the 'LeBron James Home Court' museum in Akron, Ohio, adds another milestone to his off-court contributions.