LeBron James Receives Rousing Ovation While Sitting Courtside for Celtics Game

LeBron James made a notable appearance at Cleveland's playoff game against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, sparking speculation about his future.

Having played two stints in Cleveland, James holds the option to opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, potentially becoming a free agent. He notably guided the Cavs to their sole NBA championship victory in 2016 before departing two years later.

As the league's all-time leading scorer, James has maintained ties to his hometown of Akron, often returning to Cleveland since his departure in 2018, albeit without attending any Cavs games until now.

Arriving just as the game commenced, James took a courtside seat alongside his wife, Savannah, and agent Rich Paul. The crowd erupted in applause upon spotting him on the scoreboard, to which James reciprocated by gesturing a crown atop his head, earning the moniker "King James."

Despite a brief postseason due to the Lakers' first-round elimination by the Denver Nuggets, James emphasized his openness regarding his future plans. He has previously expressed interest in potentially playing alongside his eldest son, Bronny, who recently declared for the upcoming draft after a stint at USC last season.

On Monday, the younger James received clearance from the league's medical staff to participate in the pre-draft combine in Chicago, marking a significant step forward after his health scare last summer when he experienced cardiac arrest.

With a storied career that includes 20 All-Star selections, four league MVP titles, and an NBA championship, James has established himself as one of the game's greatest players. Drafted as the No. 1 overall pick by Cleveland, he spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before opting for free agency and joining the Miami Heat in 2010.

Following a stint with Miami, James returned to Cleveland in 2014, propelling the team to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances, all of which were against the Golden State Warriors.