Photos: Homecoming celebration held for LeBron James

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Photos: Homecoming celebration held for LeBron James

The NBA superstar attends a homecoming pep rally held on August 8, 2014, at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, where James grew up.

LeBron James speaks during a press conference at The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks during a press conference at The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks during a press conference at The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks during a press conference at The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks during a press conference at The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People wait in line for the gates to ope at the InfoCision Stadium at The University of Akron welcoming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Akron, Ohio on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People wait in line for the gates to ope at the InfoCision Stadium at The University of Akron welcoming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Akron, Ohio on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People were wearing LeBron James gear in the stands at InfoCision Stadium at The University of Akron welcoming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Akron, Ohio on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People walk the streets of Akron, Ohio on Friday where LeBron James was going to be welcomed back officially to the Cleveland Cavaliers at InfoCision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People sell T-shirts to passersby on a sidewalk outside of InfoCision Stadium where LeBron James was going to be officially welcomed back to the Cleveland Cavaliers at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

A woman wears a LeBron James T-Shirt while walking outside before entering The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

Nancy Benson, 71, sits in her scooter waiting in line with the rest of the crowd at the Welcoming home ceremony for Lebron James back to the Cleveland Cavaliers at InfoCision Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People pass out LeBron James T-Shirts at the entrance gate where people waiting to get in the Welcoming Home Ceremony for LeBron James back to the Cleveland Cavaliers at InfoCision Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

People run in to fill the seats at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron before the start of the Welcome home ceremony for LeBron James on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

An Akron Police Officer walks out from under the banner for the LeBron James Family Foundation before the start of Welcome Home Ceremony for LeBron James at InfoCision Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James walks into InfoCision Stadium at the University of Akron to address his fans in the city of Akron about his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks to his fans in the city of Akron after taking the stage during his Welcome Home Ceremony at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks to his fans in the city of Akron after taking the stage during his Welcome Home Ceremony at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks to his fans in the city of Akron after taking the stage during his Welcome Home Ceremony at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James speaks to his fans in the city of Akron after taking the stage during his Welcome Home Ceremony at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James waves to his fans in the city of Akron after taking the stage during his Welcome Home Ceremony at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

LeBron James waves to his fans in the city of Akron after taking the stage during his Welcome Home Ceremony at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

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LeBron James speaks during a press conference at The University of Akron before the kickoff of his welcome ceremony at InfoCison Stadium at The University of Akron on August 8, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

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