my favorite video ever, i can watch this every single day and still have to come back next day to watch again and again, thank you King James you are my truly inspiration for life.
My parents came to the United States in 1992 from India. They settled in New York for a while, but then eventually landed in Cleveland in 1999. They went back to their country after their visas expired, but then came back in 2002. A year later, 2003, I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. My parents left Cleveland in 2004, and I was raised in the Southwest. But there was always a part of me that was curious about where I was born. To me, Cleveland seemed like a dream land. My parents kept telling me it was horrible, the winters were tough, no progress, but I still felt a connection to the city of my birth. My first experience in basketball was in 2010. It was actually during the Lakers-Celtics finals. During the offseason, LeBron left, and at that time I really didn't know who we was. But by the time he came to Cleveland as a member of the Heat, I had read up. From 2010-2014, I was a die-hard Cavs fan. I never got the games, but would follow on gamecasts to follow them. I would wake up before school to watch NBA GameTime and would wait to see highlights of the Cavs win or loose. I grew a connection to players like Anthony Parker, JJ Hickson, Mo Williams, later Kyrie and Tristian Thompson. I remember watching the game where the Cavs beat LeBron's heat for the first time. In 2014, when LeBron made his decision to return home, I was at a summer camp and later found out the news. I was so excited. In 2015, I made my first trip back to the Land in 11 years, back to the city where I was born. Later that day, my father and I saw a thriller - Hawks vs Cavs Game 3 of the ECF. In 2016 Game 7, when the Cavs won, it capped off a 6 year journey of sticking behind the team. In fact after that year, I felt like I didn't need to watch anymore basketball. Nothing could beat every thing that happened over the course of my unwavering support for the Cavs. I may not live in Cleveland, but I was born there. 2015 was the last time I went back, but I still feel a close connection to the city. In fact, when I introduce myself to people, I always say I'm from (my current city), but I was born in Cleveland. I'll continue to say that because I'm extremely proud of it. Sorry for the length of this comment. I really don't care if anyone reads it, I just felt like I had to write it. If you did read it, thanks!
I’m not a cavs fan nor the biggest lebron fan but I remember the day he announced he was going back home & I remember hearing this essay and being so inspired. The 2016 championship run was beautiful, although I didn’t root for CLE it is an amazing accomplishment. It’s crazy he’s going to be a laker now, this essay still gives me goosebumps!
Wow. 8 years ago felt like yesterday. I remember listening to this every single morning for months. This “essay” or speech has always stuck with me and motivated me.
Today is May 13, 2023. Although Bron does not play for our team anymore, he plays for us. He represents us. He represents Akron, Cleveland, and all of Northeast Ohio. Go win the fifth ring bron. Cleveland's behind you. Beat the Nuggets! And win the Finals! Good luck. We will always support you. You are the pride of who we are. You represent it on and off the court.
Always have pride in where you’re from. Do everything you can to make the city, town, or village better than before. “In northeast Ohio nothing is given, everything is earned.”
The Cavs might not have won the lottery draft in 2004 or 2005, but I still think that LeBron should've worn the scarlet and grey for at least one year, my opinion, two years. ND, NC, OSU, Duke, whatever. A year or two in college would've instilled the maturity and killer instinct drive that he lacked coming into the league out of high school. Imagine if LeBron would've came in in 04 or 05 50 lbs heavier, 50 lbs bigger, 50 lbs stronger and having that same killer instinct that Kobe had his entire career? That Garnett and Pierce had in Boston. That Rodman had in Detroit and Chicago. LeBron is already hands down the best NBA superstar of his generation, but the scary thing is, with a year or two of college under his belt, he could've entered the league SO MUCH BETTER!
DIGITALBEATBOX X it was time to move and he has to live life and raise a family too. The city of Cleveland knows that, they know he worked as hard as he could, now he’s just enjoying life for himself and his family
@@carterray1007 that’s BS for sure looking back, he wasn’t just enjoying his time with his family. He left to go win rings elsewhere and to do his business outside of basketball. He also wanted bronny in a good media driven high school. He came back to Cleveland with the mindset of possibly winning and retiring there. But it didn’t happen because of the media and the scrutiny of losing in the finals. I wish he never had left, because this would have been truly a story booking ending even if he had never won again in Cleveland. Him leaving stains is career, and why he came back in the first place.
my favorite video ever, i can watch this every single day and still have to come back next day to watch again and again, thank you King James you are my truly inspiration for life.
Ive watched this every single day for the last 2-3 months, it still gives me chills and goosebumps!
My parents came to the United States in 1992 from India. They settled in New York for a while, but then eventually landed in Cleveland in 1999. They went back to their country after their visas expired, but then came back in 2002. A year later, 2003, I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. My parents left Cleveland in 2004, and I was raised in the Southwest. But there was always a part of me that was curious about where I was born. To me, Cleveland seemed like a dream land. My parents kept telling me it was horrible, the winters were tough, no progress, but I still felt a connection to the city of my birth. My first experience in basketball was in 2010. It was actually during the Lakers-Celtics finals. During the offseason, LeBron left, and at that time I really didn't know who we was. But by the time he came to Cleveland as a member of the Heat, I had read up. From 2010-2014, I was a die-hard Cavs fan. I never got the games, but would follow on gamecasts to follow them. I would wake up before school to watch NBA GameTime and would wait to see highlights of the Cavs win or loose. I grew a connection to players like Anthony Parker, JJ Hickson, Mo Williams, later Kyrie and Tristian Thompson. I remember watching the game where the Cavs beat LeBron's heat for the first time. In 2014, when LeBron made his decision to return home, I was at a summer camp and later found out the news. I was so excited. In 2015, I made my first trip back to the Land in 11 years, back to the city where I was born. Later that day, my father and I saw a thriller - Hawks vs Cavs Game 3 of the ECF. In 2016 Game 7, when the Cavs won, it capped off a 6 year journey of sticking behind the team. In fact after that year, I felt like I didn't need to watch anymore basketball. Nothing could beat every thing that happened over the course of my unwavering support for the Cavs. I may not live in Cleveland, but I was born there. 2015 was the last time I went back, but I still feel a close connection to the city. In fact, when I introduce myself to people, I always say I'm from (my current city), but I was born in Cleveland. I'll continue to say that because I'm extremely proud of it. Sorry for the length of this comment. I really don't care if anyone reads it, I just felt like I had to write it. If you did read it, thanks!
Looking back on this after the incredible 2016 championship is truly inspirational
I’m not a cavs fan nor the biggest lebron fan but I remember the day he announced he was going back home & I remember hearing this essay and being so inspired. The 2016 championship run was beautiful, although I didn’t root for CLE it is an amazing accomplishment. It’s crazy he’s going to be a laker now, this essay still gives me goosebumps!
"I'm ready to accept the challenge, I'm coming home.."
gives me goosebumps strangely
Wow. 8 years ago felt like yesterday. I remember listening to this every single morning for months. This “essay” or speech has always stuck with me and motivated me.
3+ years later and still get Chills..
had to comeback to this vid. truly inspirational. much love King
he almost did it in one year if it wasnt for the injuries...but he did it in two.
He did it ageist a historic team and a historic performances.
best video on 'LeBron james - I am coming home'
This needs more views!!!!
You can see how lebron became matured on and off the court.That's a true athlete right there!
Today is May 13, 2023. Although Bron does not play for our team anymore, he plays for us. He represents us. He represents Akron, Cleveland, and all of Northeast Ohio. Go win the fifth ring bron. Cleveland's behind you. Beat the Nuggets! And win the Finals! Good luck. We will always support you. You are the pride of who we are. You represent it on and off the court.
Always have pride in where you’re from. Do everything you can to make the city, town, or village better than before.
“In northeast Ohio nothing is given, everything is earned.”
goat!
I love Hammer idc what anyone else says about him and this is why he's the best sportscaster inCLE
Nothing like Lebron James.
The Cavs might not have won the lottery draft in 2004 or 2005, but I still think that LeBron should've worn the scarlet and grey for at least one year, my opinion, two years. ND, NC, OSU, Duke, whatever. A year or two in college would've instilled the maturity and killer instinct drive that he lacked coming into the league out of high school. Imagine if LeBron would've came in in 04 or 05 50 lbs heavier, 50 lbs bigger, 50 lbs stronger and having that same killer instinct that Kobe had his entire career? That Garnett and Pierce had in Boston. That Rodman had in Detroit and Chicago. LeBron is already hands down the best NBA superstar of his generation, but the scary thing is, with a year or two of college under his belt, he could've entered the league SO MUCH BETTER!
i think him going to college would have been bad, i feel he was at the level that he would not be moving skill wise in college, he was too good
KING James
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sounds like Lee Jenkins from sports illustrated
Lee Jenkins actually wrote that essay and sent it to LeBron for final edits.
***** i know he did but it sounds like him
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THEN U LEFT AGAIN AND RAN KYRIE OUT OF TOWN BEFORE GETTING SWEPT BY DURANT, LMFAOO!
DIGITALBEATBOX X it was time to move and he has to live life and raise a family too. The city of Cleveland knows that, they know he worked as hard as he could, now he’s just enjoying life for himself and his family
@@carterray1007 that’s BS for sure looking back, he wasn’t just enjoying his time with his family. He left to go win rings elsewhere and to do his business outside of basketball. He also wanted bronny in a good media driven high school. He came back to Cleveland with the mindset of possibly winning and retiring there. But it didn’t happen because of the media and the scrutiny of losing in the finals. I wish he never had left, because this would have been truly a story booking ending even if he had never won again in Cleveland. Him leaving stains is career, and why he came back in the first place.
First of all he didn’t run kyrie out of the building kyrie wanted to be number one option with lebron back he couldn’t so he left that’s on kyrie