FS Ohio: LeBron not happy with Riley, may return to Cleveland in 2014

[Leetonidas]

It's from Fox Sports Ohio so take it for what it's worth but we all know most players under Riley hate his ass

http://www.foxsportsohio.com/01/24/1...16&feedID=3561

Playing against the Cavaliers will always be special for Miami’s LeBron James, even if he ever tried to deny it. So far, he hasn’t done that — and that alone should really tell you something.

James just has too much history with his hometown franchise to treat Miami vs. Cleveland as just another game. That includes everything from his upbringing in nearby Akron to the Cavaliers selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2003. You know the rest.

It was all sunshine and roses for both James and Cavs fans and now James is said to feel largely unwelcome in Cleveland — and disappointed because of it. Those close to him say its affected him greatly on occasion. Even boos in other cities bugged him last year, and still do.

Now, there is talk that James is less-than-thrilled with certain aspects of the Heat organization. Sources in Miami say that while James still thoroughly enjoys playing alongside fellow stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, he doesn’t particularly care for the heavy-handed and disciplined style of team president Pat Riley.

James can opt out of his contract at the end of the 2013-14 season, and speculation is he will strongly consider it if Riley remains in his current role. And the team James would be eyeballing most in free agency, say those close to the situation, would be the Cavs.

Of course, James has never indicated as much, and if he does feel that way, he is wise enough to not say a word. Anyone who saw the secretive manner in which he kept the Cavs guessing already knows that.

But if these sneaking su ions are true, if James really does hope to make another free agent splash and return to Cleveland someday, he would have a lot of things to consider. First and foremost, of course, would be whether or not fans would be willing to welcome him back after so much time away.

For one, we’re only a few weeks into Kyrie Irving’s pro career, and it’s pretty clear the Cavs are likely to someday be his team, if they aren't already.

The Cavs also learned from some of the mistakes they made with James, and really admire their current batch of high-character guys. They plan to fill the roster with more within the next year or two, and in the words of one front-office official, “build things the right way.” That way, the official noted, you have “a culture in place like in San Antonio or Oklahoma City,” where the team doesn’t need a superstar considered worthy of hosting "Saturday Night Live" to be successful.

So even if James may not truly be done with the Cavs, it is clear Cavs fans are done with him — at least for now, anyway. And it would be hard to let go of the grudge they hold, because it is massive.

As for today, James will have to hang his hat on playing against the franchise he spurned, chasing the le with the Heat he promised would be a result of it, and accepting that he left his days as everyone’s favorite superstar behind him in Cleveland.

Then, it seems, the guessing about LeBron James will likely start all over again.

[rayjayjohnson]

2 years and still asshurt

[cheguevara]

This Lebron guy does not sound like a team player.

[lefty]

Lol @ the source

Butthurt Ohio

[Ace]

Of course, James has never indicated as much, and if he does feel that way, he is wise enough to not say a word

So...

[z0sa]

clueless speculation from a butthurt Ohioite

[baseline bum]

One of the stupidest articles I have ever read; James and Gilbert ing hate each other and CROFL @ the thought of LeBron admitting he made a wrong choice (which he didn't). Pathetic Cleveland fan.

[m>s]

cleveland would be the last team he considers joining if he leaves miami, knowing cleveland fans now hate him just as much as they liked him the years b4 10-11.

[Latarian Milton]

lebron ain't goin nowhere until he wins a dozen of rings for us and retires. bron is happy with his life here and even if we truly need a remake of the big 3, bosh should be the one gone. the writer is a prick

[blackfire12]

BS he's going back to Ohio, they about have a snowball's chance in for that to happen. If anything he'd consider about a dozen other teams before he went back.

[Rummpd]

lebron ain't goin nowhere until he wins a dozen of rings for us and retires. bron is happy with his life here and even if we truly need a remake of the big 3, bosh should be the one gone. the writer is a prick

A dozen? Won't bet the house on that number - bottom line no current or future basketball legend (especially one currently stuck on a big 0 even if he regards himself as a King) is likely to pass Bill Russell in that department as a player.. You are right LeBron is not going to Cleveland but he might one day to his over-inflated ego and talents the big Apple or out West to Holllywood for the Lakers or even the Clips one day.