After days of keeping everyone on the edge of their seats, LeBron James announced Friday morning he was taking his talents back to Ohio.
The four-time MVP left the Miami Heat to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers and Twitter reactions to the big basketball shake-up are as varied and as melodramatic as they come.
See video: Seth Meyers Makes Plea for LeBron James to Sign With ‘Late Night’
Cavaliers fans — who famously burned James’ jersey four years ago — are rejoicing, while Heat fans — who witnessed him lead their team to four straight NBA Finals — are distraught.
Also read: ‘Game of Thrones’ Author George R.R. Martin Joins Twitter
But here’s what the celebrities had to say:
.@KingJames to @joeharrisuva for a 3! @cavs @UVAMensHoops #GoCavs #Wahoowa
– Katie Couric (@katiecouric) July 11, 2014
Lebron is officially going back to Cleveland. I wonder where he’ll go for his next contract? Too early?
– Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) July 11, 2014
SI essay was great. I love Lebrons decision and I LOVE how he handled it. The best thing for his legacy is bringing a title to Cleveland.
– Jerry Ferrara (@jerrycferrara) July 11, 2014
What about all the LeBron haters in Cleveland? Do you think they will eat their words? And flip the script ? LOL
– Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) July 11, 2014
Miami fans this morning. pic.twitter.com/ObU7aVbGko
– Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) July 11, 2014
Worried LeBron made his decision hastily before seeing our Late Night recruitment video http://t.co/nSbNiBfW6x
– Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) July 11, 2014
.@cavsdan It turns out Comic Sans was the right font. #ReturnOfTheKing
– Zach Braff (@zachbraff) July 11, 2014
YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy @KingJames and the @cavs #Cleveland
– Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) July 11, 2014
Oh..man..never thought NBA house a cards would go this far. I just got an offer sheet from Miami..Hollywood or end of Heat bench. tough one.
– james l. brooks (@canyonjim) July 11, 2014