Fans welcome LeBron James back to Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James is introduced during an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James talks with a player during an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

A Cleveland Cavaliers fan holds up a cutout of LeBron James during an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, stands during the national anthem before the NBA basketball team's scrimmage Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Jackie Custer, 16, embraces Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James after an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James shoots during an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

A Cleveland Cavaliers fan holds up a welcome-back poster for LeBron James at the NBA basketball team's scrimmage Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Mike Miller (18) during an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James shoots during the NBA basketball team's scrimmage Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James stands on the court during an NBA scrimmage basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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