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City of Akron Sends Out Heartfelt Message Following LeBron’s Departure

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Omar Guerrero

LeBron James will be playing for another city when the 2018-19 season opens after it was announced that he will be accepting the Los Angeles Lakers’ offer of $154 million. Though Cleveland Cavaliers fans are certainly disheartened by the news, the immediate reaction is that of acceptance.

The same is true for the city of Akron, Ohio, James’ hometown which has been supportive of the 15-year veteran regardless of his decisions in the past. After the recent announcement, the city tweeted out its gratitude to James for the many things he has done (and continues to do) for Akron and its people.

James thanked the city of Cleveland in an Instagram story which included a photo of the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship parade.

“Thank you Northeast Ohio for an incredible 4 seasons,” he wrote. “This will always be home.”

In the four years that he spent with the Cavs since 2014, James carried the team to four NBA Finals appearances including a championship in 2016.

Omar Guerrero

Omar is a former staff writer with the King James Gospel. He is a Cavaliers fan who has followed the team from the Mark Price-led 1980s team to the LeBron era. Omar applauded the King's return to the Land and celebrated the team's first championship in 2016. He has pledged to defend the Land every chance he gets.

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