LeBron James fully intends to return to the Cavs to defend the NBA championship they just won next season.
"I love it here. I love being here. I love my teammates," James told moments before he boarded a float at The Q for the Cavs' championship parade through downtown Cleveland.
James will all but certainly decline his player option on June 29 so he can get a raise from the Cavs -- he can make upwards of $30 million next season under a new contract.