LeBron James is being dropped off a building in Cleveland.
Workers began dismantling the 10-story-tall iconic image of James on a mural in the downtown area on Saturday, a billboard that has dominated the city’s skyline for years.
It’s being taken down now that the NBA superstar has left the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.
As strips of the image of James, his arms outstretched and head thrown back after doing his pregame powder toss, began coming off, pedestrians stopped on Ontario Street to take photos while cars pulled to the side for one last look at No. 23, who has gone from being a hometown hero to villain.
Meanwhile, they’re almost giving away LeBron James jerseys in the city he left behind.
All over Cleveland, No. 23 jerseys can be found at discounted rates as merchants look to get rid of their inventories for the superstar.
At Dick’s Sporting Goods in Westlake, James jerseys have been reduced to $29.99 US with the store offering a further 75 per cent reduction. T-shirts and other merchandise with James’ face or number on it are also at bargain prices.
Elsewhere, businesses are offering perks in exchange for James’ jersey. At McNulty’s Bier Markt in Ohio City, anyone turning in a James sweater or T-shirt got a free beer.
Anyone with a T-shirt, hat or tattoo featuring another Cleveland sports star got a free second round.
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