The prodigal son came home on Wednesday as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers played a tribute video during a timeout in the first half, leaving James in tears as he watched from the bench. LeBron James soaking it all in as he watched his tribute video from the Cavs 🙂 (via @NBA_Philippines)pic.twitter.com/j4WkDUPbEl — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 29, 2026The tribute video featured some of James' memorable milestones in Cleveland, including scoring 25 straight points in Game 5 of the conference finals in 2007 and winning the championship in 2016. This photo of LeBron James after he watched his tribute video 🥹 (📸: @Cavs) https://t.co/R4qfozHNsG pic.twitter.com/vUb0UGdCNR — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 29, 2026Article Continues BelowHe received deep vitriol from fans in Cleveland when he left in 2010 to join the Miami Heat. He may be with the Purple and Gold, but surely, James' heart will always have a space for Cleveland.