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LeBron James Still a Yankees Fan Despite Indians’ Run

Opening night of the NBA season is here! LeBron James and his defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena, which is just a stone’s throw away from Progressive Field, home to Game 1 of the World Series.

At Monday’s team shoot-around, much of the conversation directed toward James had to do with his longtime affinity for the Yankees, despite the fact he’s jumped on the Indians’ bandwagon this Postseason.

“I’m a supporter,” James said, per the New York Post. “I’m a supporter of winners. As a kid growing up, I needed inspiration to get out of the situation I was in.