LeBron James passed on a reunion with his hometown Cavaliers to join the Philadelphia 76ers, and former NBA star Charles Oakley has a message for Cleveland fans: get over it.
Oakley, a Cleveland native, spoke with TMZ Sports at the 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show in New York City on Thursday.
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He was asked about James, 41, deciding to join a fourth franchise in pursuit of more championships.
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The former Knicks great defended James's move, saying his late-career decision should be admired and that he remains a role model for young kids.
As for how Northeast Ohio fans should handle the rejection, Oakley suggested they look at their current roster.
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According to him, that will explain why James chose not to return for a third stint with the Wine and Gold.
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Some supporters felt betrayed after weeks of speculation, but Oakley sees it differently, placing the blame on the organization itself.
