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LeBron James leads Cavaliers in rickrolling of fans during '80s night

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Rick Astley performs on stage during The Magic of Christmas at London Palladium on November 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Luca V. Teuchmann/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Rick Astley performs on stage during The Magic of Christmas at London Palladium on November 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Luca V. Teuchmann/Getty Images)
By Joy Johnston
Dec 10, 2016

The Cleveland Cavaliers had some fun with fans Friday night, which was designated '80s night at Quicken Loans Arena.

As the standard team introduction played, it was interrupted by a music video of the team singing along to the Rick Astley hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." The phenomenon is known as rickrolling. 

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LeBron James was joined by J.R. Smith, Kevin Love and other teammates, who sported oversized coats, Jheri curls and other 1980s fashion statements.

At the end of the video, a message read, "You've been Cavs Roll'd."

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