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Return of the King

LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Greatest Comeback in NBA History

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Return of the King

By: Brian Windhorst, Dave McMenamin
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In this New York Times best-seller, 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.

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Critic 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, seven-time NBA All-Star)
"Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin don't just cover the NBA. They live it. And in Return of the King, their storytelling has never been better. From the decision-making process in the Cavaliers' front office which led to LeBron James' return, to the assembly of a championship roster, to the players-only email from GM David Griffin with the Cavs down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, to the candid exchanges between LeBron and Tyronn Lue, there is nothing left uncovered. Man, what a compelling read!" (Ernie Johnson, studio host of TNT's Inside the NBA)
"On the court and off, the LeBron James journey back to Cleveland and back to a championship is one of the most intriguing stories in NBA history. Brian and Dave do a masterful job of adding context, details, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to the signing, the season, and the series. Return of the King is a great way to remember all that led up to the Finals and the greatest comeback." (Mike Tirico, NBC Sports)

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This boom was incredible! I listened to it in just over a day. I could not stop listening! I can't remember the last time I've enjoyed a book this much. Reliving that championship run had be walking to work grinning like an idiot. I can't recommend this book enough!

Could Not Stop Listening!

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Windy (and Dave) tell this story masterfully. You would never believe some of the things in this book, until you remember that they actually happened.

Windy is the best

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Whether or not you like LeBron James, this book is a fascinating insight to one of the most unlikely stories in NBA history, with detailed and incredible insights from Windhorst. Windhorst does an excellent job of detailing the drama, history, and legacy of the Cavs, while giving an unbiased look into the King himself. I would highly recommend to anyone who called themself an NBA fan; you will not be disappointed!

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That was an awesome book. The author goes into great depth about Lebron without being yellow at all. I recommend. The narration is really nice.

A nice review

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Great books flow easily and are finished without realizing the hours went by. This book did that. Great job to the authors

Easy listening

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Positives: Windhorst does well on the narration and doesn't come across as a Cleveland homer. The book is well-written.
Negatives: The book doesn't contain many new revelations if you're someone who followed basketball closely during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 NBA seasons.

Solid

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Good look into what it took to get them to the championship and what it took to bring the team together

Great insight

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Loved it... so many insights. Bryan and Dave went above and beyond reporting. It sounds like investigative journalism.

great stories!

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Windhorst and Dave M do a great job detailing chronologically LeBron James journey from Summer 2014 to the night the Cavs won the title. I would recommend also reading Windhorst book "LeBron Inc" because it allows the reader/listener to appreciate more this book's unique perspective

very insightful view behind the scenes

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Very detailed and informative, give you an up front inside look into the Calverier locker room. Also show the affect of James returned to Cleveland.

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