NBA superstar LeBron James is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. After opting out of his contract with the Miami Heat earlier in this offseason, James chose to return to the team where he started his NBA career. James offered the news exclusively to Sports Illustrated. At SI.com, James writes of why he decided to return to the Cavs, where he began his career as the NBA’s No. 1 overall draft pick in 2003.

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