AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates a first quarter basket with Tristan Thompson #13 while playing the Detroit Pistons in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on April 24, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
As expected, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday.
LeBron James and Tristian Thompson won a championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.
The two embraced warmly pre-game.
brotherhood! #ThisIsWhyWePlay
The two embraced post-game too!
LeBron James & Tristan Thompson shared a moment after the Lakers defeated the Cavs in Cleveland.
James made his return to Cleveland for the first time since signing with the Lakers this offseason.
James signed a 4 year-$154 million dollar deal with the purple and gold after leading the Cavs to multiple NBA Finals appearances.
What were they discussing post-game?
The Parody is hilarious!
James won a championship in 2016 with a Cavs trio of himself, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
After failing to beat the Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green-led Golden State Warriors the last two years, James took his talents to Los Angeles and joined the Lakers this offseason.