There are probably hundreds of reasons why LeBron James will never return to the Cleveland Cavaliers when he hits free agency this summer, but Mike Brown's presence on the sidelines is probably the biggest one of all.
According to Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal, Cavs fans will sport bright green T-shirts emblazoned with the plea "Come Home LeBron" when the Miami Heat visit Cleveland on Nov. 27.
The T-shirts are a nice idea, but in sticking with the apparel theme, it's really the guy in the suit who'll keep James from considering a return.
At a very basic level, the fact that Brown is currently coaching the Cavaliers can only remind James of the struggles he faced during his time in Cleveland. Admittedly, it's odd to say LBJ's time under Brown was difficult when all five of the years in which the two were part of the Cavs included playoff berths.
But compared to the success James has enjoyed in Miami, and the comparative ease with which he has achieved it, the designation fits.
Having seen the other side, James won't want anything to do with rehashing a past experiment that ultimatel ...
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