When asked if Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving would receive a hostile welcome when he returns to Cleveland on Tuesday night, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade gave a resounding no.

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, James and Wade recalled their returns to former teams and why Irving’s won’t be the same.

The segment from the interview can be watched below:

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Celtics tip off at 8 p.m. from Quicken Loans Arena and can be watched on TNT.

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