LeBron James announced he was returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday – and the Internet exploded.
In the two hours following the big news, which shook the sports world, there were more than 2.5 million Tweets mentioning “LeBron” or “@KingJames,” according to official Twitter Data.
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Among the Cleveland Cavalier fans rejoicing and the Miami Heat fans weeping, a spattering of celebrities hit Twitter to weigh in on the Return of The King.
Here’s what some folks in Hollywood had to say…
Seth Meyers:
I’ve never been this happy for a city I don’t have a rooting interest in. Congrats, Cleveland. Bravo, LeBron.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) July 11, 2014
Vanessa Bayer:
Also just found out there is now a Madewell in Beachwood Place so many Cleveland dreams are coming true! #believe @KingJames @madewell1937
— Vanessa Bayer (@vanessabayer) July 11, 2014
Comedian Owen Benjamin:
Lebron is keepin his #6 from the Heat and Cleveland is Ok with that. That’s like your wife comin back from Jamaica with a “deon” tattoo.
— Owen Benjamin (@OwenBenjamin) July 11, 2014
Snoop Dogg:
Drinks on me. Congrats Cleveland on Getn the king bac on his throne !! http://t.co/dimHPYAdf5
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 11, 2014
Wendi McLendon-Covey:
In honor of Lebron’s announcement, enjoy some Ohio Players - Everybody Up!!: http://t.co/SbJbyZIkEs via @YouTube
— Wendi McLendon-Covey (@wendimclendonco) July 11, 2014
NFL star/Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel:
YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy @KingJames and the @cavs #Cleveland
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) July 11, 2014
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert:
Welcome Home @kingjames. I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them…..
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) July 11, 2014
Lucas Neff:
“I’ve always been a Cleveland fan”--a billion liars #lebron
— Lucas Neff (@RealLucasNeff) July 11, 2014
Miami Heat owner Micky Arison:
I am shocked & disappointed in today’s news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) July 11, 2014
And of course…
God:
You’re welcome, Cleveland.
— God (@TheTweetOfGod) July 11, 2014
-- Eric Anderson
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