NBA fans are reacting to the Cavs wearing their retro 2007 jerseys in the matchup against the Lakers and LeBron James. The jersey definitely brought some nostalgic memories to King James, who essentially created a major legacy with the Cavs.
Cleveland ended up winning the showdown, but fans have been bringing up another narrative. Fans feel that James should retire as a Cavalier and not a Laker, especially since it’s largely considered that the legend will h ang up his boots soon after this campaign.
“The Cavs are wearing their ‘iconic 2007 throwback’ jerseys against the guy who made them iconic in 2007, per @WITNESSKJ,” Legion Hoops tweeted.
The Cavs are wearing their “iconic 2007 throwback” jerseys against the guy who made them iconic in 2007, per @WITNESSKJ pic.twitter.com/lEwHa0vfmh
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 28, 2026
“Get the guy back as well, hes supposed to end his career in Cleveland its only right,” one fan stated.
“LeBron let this roster to the Finals in those jerseys. Wild,” another fan said.
“Saw LeBron in person for the first time in Cleveland. It seemed like he didn’t do anything all game & still ended up with a triple double,” one more fan reminisced.
NBA Fans Walk Down Memory Lane, Reliving LeBron James’ Time With Cavs
On another note, many NBA fans used this tweet as an opportunity to take a trip down memory lane, talking about the amazing things that LeBron James did with the Cavaliers. Others are calling the Cavs wearing their 2007 jerseys in the Lakers matchup as a full-circle moment.
“That is poetic in a way. Those jerseys mean everything because of what he did back then, and now he is on the other side of it. Full circle moment. Cleveland history is always going to be tied to him, no matter which jerseys he is wearing now.” one fan said.
“Bro is so old that n**gas that are gonna get drafted this year WERE born the same year he first made the finals,” another fan joked about aging LeBron James.
“Definitely on purpose. Honestly, it’d be cool to see him back there if Lakers don’t add better pieces to help him win this year,” one more fan accused the Cavs.
Some fans feel that the Cavs did this on purpose to perhaps taunt the Lakers and James. LA was not able to dominate Cleveland with the Cavs winning the matchup with a major score difference.
