SI.com<\/a>, James said that his decision to leave Cleveland was purely based on winning championships.<\/p>\n“When I left Cleveland, I was on a mission. I was seeking championships, and we won two. But Miami already knew that feeling. Our city hasn\u2019t had that feeling in a long, long, long time. My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question. But what\u2019s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio.”<\/p>\n
“I always believed that I\u2019d return to Cleveland and finish my career there. I just didn\u2019t know when. After the season, free agency wasn\u2019t even a thought. But I have two boys and my wife, Savannah, is pregnant with a girl. I started thinking about what it would be like to raise my family in my hometown. I looked at other teams, but I wasn\u2019t going to leave Miami for anywhere except Cleveland. The more time passed, the more it felt right. This is what makes me happy.”<\/p>\n
James closed his letter adding:<\/p>\n
“In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m ready to accept the challenge. I\u2019m coming home.”<\/p>\n
It is safe to say that many of those who burned jerseys when he left are going to rush out and get a new one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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