He was filmed breaking down, covering his face with his jersey to wipe away tears as he became overcome with emotion. Article continues belowThe entire scene was designed to honor legacy, but the timing came as speculation continues to grow about James' immediate NBA future. ‌View 3 Images Lebron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA championship in 2015James eventually stood, wiped his eyes, walked to the scorer’s table, and slapped hands with Jake LaRavia before checking into the game. Several online Lakers fans openly admitted they would support James finishing his career in Cleveland, even if it meant losing him. Across 11 seasons with the Cavaliers, James averaged 27.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists over 849 games.