A forgotten exchange involving Chris Paul has surfaced, shedding new light on how Byron Scott quietly learned that LeBron James was preparing to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010. The story offers rare insight into how the decision was already circulating behind the scenes long before it became public.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — For what could be the final time, LeBron James sat on a bench at Rocket Arena as the focal point of a city’s attention. Wednesday night at Rocket Arena carried the weight of memory.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James admitted Wednesday that he may have played an NBA game in Cleveland for the final time.

If LeBron James doesn’t return to Cleveland as a player, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let him know how much he means to them.

According to former NBA champion, Kendrick Perkins, LeBron’s hometown is calling. Cleveland Cavaliers superstars James Harden and Donovan Mitchell are trying to recruit LeBron for at least one last season, and possibly finish his career in Cleveland to make a final championship run.

In July 2010, there was a decision to be made. It was that summer that LeBron James would become a free agent for the first time in his NBA career. It was uncle