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LeBron James got a standing ovation from Heat fans during video tribute

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James returned to Miami for the first time since he left to go back to Cleveland after last season. When he took the court, he enthusiastically greeted his former teammates including this pretty enthusiastic hug with Dwyane Wade.

The hug wasn’t especially surprising — the two have insisted that they’ve remained friends even though they are no longer teammates. The greeting came after James was introduced to a smattering of boos and cheers from Heat fans, some of whom came with signs and James jerseys to welcome him back.

But midway through the first quarter, the smattering of both turned only to cheers: Fans gave their former star a standing ovation when the Heat played a video tribute to James during the first quarter.

AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

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