LeBron James believes his regular-season opener with the Cleveland Cavaliers has the potential to be one of the biggest sporting events ever.
“For me, I know all of us shouldn’t take this moment for granted,” James said after shootaround Thursday in advance of the Cavs’ home game against the New York Knicks. “This is probably one of the biggest sporting events that is up there ever.”
LeBron, moments ago, on Cavaliers opener tonight, "This is probably one of the biggest sporting events that's up there ever."
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 30, 2014
James will play his first official game for the Cavs in more than four years since leaving for Miami. It’s not a game seven or the Super Bowl, but James’ return will be extremely electric.
It will be interesting to see how the rest of his Cavs teammates not used to the grand stage respond.
“I have had many thoughts of how it might be,” James said when asked to look ahead to the game. “How loud it may be. How great it is going to be to back on this floor. It’s going to be exciting not only when my name is announced, but the rest of the guys and just our team coming out on the floor and getting ready for another hopefully great year.”