This epic homecoming tale recounts one of the greatest Cleveland sports stories ever how LeBron James and the Cavaliers took fans on a roller coaster ride from despair to hope and finally to glory as the 2016 NBA champions.

Fans felt gut-punched in 2010 when local hero and MVP LeBron James announced he was leaving the Cavaliers and Northeast Ohio for Miami. The Cavs nose-dived in the standings and struggled to recover.

Then in June 2014 LeBron announced he was coming home. And he had a mission: Lead the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals and give Cleveland its first championship in 52 years.

But would LeBron's return be enough to restore his reputation revive the franchise and reward the long-suffering fans?

Veteran Cleveland sportswriter Terry Pluto tells how it all happened.

How LeBron won back fans with a heartfelt message and savvy PR . . .

How the Cavs' front office crafted a championship-caliber team with a big three of James Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love and a bench stocked not only with talent but character and chemistry . . .

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