CAVS READY FOR KING JAMES' VISIT

Mitchell looks forward to facing former Cleveland star who helped city win first NBA title

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Homegrown hero LeBron James will be back in Ohio on Jan 28 (Jan 29 morning, Singapore time) for his annual visit with the Los Angeles Lakers, who play the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

James spent Il seasons over two stints with the Cavaliers, leading them to five NBA Finals appearances and their only championship in 2016. It remains the latest title won by a professional Cleveland sports team since 1964.

In a perfect example of kismet, current Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell became a big fan of the team - and always wanted to play for Cleveland - because of his admiration for James.

The proof, as Mitchell pointed out again on Jan 26 following a 114-98 home win over the Orlando Magic, is a widely circulated photo of him wearing a James jersey with the Cavaliers’ mid-2000s style when he was younger.

“We're trying to replicate what he did here and bring a championship to Cleveland,” the six-time All-Star guard said. “To be who I am here is always a blessing. You've all seen the picture, you know what it means to me.”