LeBron James is an adored figure in Cleveland, viewed as a God-like adonis thanks to the 2016 NBA title - but there was once a time when the 'Kid from Akron' was viewed as the ultimate traitor in Ohio.
James, who was drafted by the Cavaliers out of high school in 2003, was the best player in the world at the peak of his powers in 2010, but was frustrated at the Cavaliers being unable to progress to the NBA finals. That was when he made the decision to up sticks and take his talents to Miami and join the Heat.
He did so, however, on a 90-minute live TV show, in which he kept fans waiting for half an hour before announcing his decision. It's fair to say there's never been a backlash against a player so vicious.
