Return of the King: LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Greatest Comeback in NBA History

Brian Windhorst · Dave McMenamin

Apr 2017 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing

About this ebook

In this New York Times bestseller, get the inside scoop into LeBron James's return -- and ultimate triumph -- in Cleveland.
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.

Ratings and reviews

Bought this awhile ago but finished it up after the Cavs got swept by Golden State in 2018. This helped ease some of the disappointment from that series. The behind the scenes info and stories are amazing. Must read for any true Cavs fan!

Windhorst has an extensive history with LeBron which shines through via dramatic detail in this book. Highly recommend for any dedicated NBA maven.

Helped me relive the 2nd best day of my life (besides my son being born) that may be corny to a lot of people. But, we Clevelanders take our sports to heart. The memories of of Father's Day 2016 will never lose its luster.

About the author

Brian Windhorst has covered the NBA for ESPN since 2010. He began covering LeBron James in 1999 and was the daily beat writer on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland Plain Dealer from 2003 to 2010. He is also the co-author of three books, including the New York Times bestseller Return of the King, The Franchise, and The Making of an MVP.