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Reviews"I've always admired Brian's acumen and his seasoned perspective. This story with Dave McMenamin of LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers' championship run is captivating and filled with spectacular detail."-- Tracy McGrady, 7-time NBA All-Star
SynopsisDelve into the dramatic return and triumphant journey of LeBron James in Cleveland, chronicled in this riveting New York Times bestseller. Discover the untold stories behind LeBron James's pivotal decision to leave Miami and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. How did the Cavs strategically assemble their championship-caliber team, including the acquisition of star Kevin Love? Who orchestrated the controversial firing of coach David Blatt amidst their climb to first place? Uncover where the greatest comeback in NBA history truly began and climaxed. Return of the King grants you exclusive access to private jets, locker-room revelations, and intense huddles, providing an insider's view of one of basketball's most remarkable sagas. Witness the Cavs' remarkable journey to clinch the 2016 NBA title, overcoming a daunting three-game deficit against the Golden State Warriors. Through candid interviews with players, executives, agents, and owners, gain insights into previously undisclosed accounts and controversies. This compelling narrative, narrated by seasoned reporters intimately involved in every twist and turn, captures the high-stakes drama and memorable Game Seven that defined a championship season., The New York Times bestselling, behind-the-scenes look at the 2016 NBA Championship, now in paperback What really happened when LeBron James stunned the NBA by leaving a potential dynasty in Miami to come home to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers? How did the Cavs use secret meetings to put together the deal to add star Kevin Love? Who really made the controversial decision to fire coach David Blatt when the team was in first place? Where did the greatest comeback in NBA history truly begin-and end? RETURN OF THE KING takes you onto the private planes, inside the locker-room conversations, and into the middle of the intense huddles where one of the greatest stories in basketball history took place, resulting in the Cavs winning the 2016 NBA title after trailing the Golden State Warriors three games to one. You'll hear from all the characters involved: the players, the executives, the agents, and the owners as they reveal stories never before told. Get the background on all the controversies, the rivalries, and the bad blood from two reporters who were there for every day, plot twist, and social media snafu as they take you through the fascinating ride that culminated in a heart-stopping Game Seven.