Kevin Love felt the love and adoration of Cleveland once again as he made his return to the city where he won an NBA title with the Cavaliers in 2016.
The power forward, who now plays for the Miami Heat, was met with a warm welcome by the Cleveland crowd, who showed their appreciation for his contributions to the team's championship win.
Love was a key player in the Cavaliers' historic comeback in the 2016 NBA Finals, where they came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors.
His return to Cleveland was an emotional one, with Love taking to social media to express his gratitude to the city and its fans.
Love's time in Cleveland was marked by injury struggles and inconsistent play, but his contributions to the team's championship win have not been forgotten by the city's fans.
The Heat's game against the Cavaliers was a highly anticipated one, with many fans in attendance eager to catch a glimpse of Love in action.
Despite being on a different team, Love was given a hero's welcome, with the crowd cheering and chanting his name throughout the game.
Love's homecoming was a reminder of the special bond between a player and a city, and the impact that a player can have on a community.
For Love, the experience was a nostalgic one, bringing back memories of his time in Cleveland and the championship win that he and his teammates worked so hard to achieve.
The game itself was a closely contested one, with the Heat ultimately emerging victorious.
However, the real story of the night was Love's homecoming, and the outpouring of love and support from the Cleveland crowd.
As Love took to the court, he was met with a standing ovation, with fans holding up signs and cheering his name.
The moment was a special one, and a reminder of the love and appreciation that the city of Cleveland has for its former players.
For Love, the experience was one that he will never forget, and a reminder of the impact that he had on the city during his time with the Cavaliers.
The Miami Heat's win was a secondary story to Love's homecoming, which was the main event of the night.
As the Heat look to make a push for the playoffs, they will be relying on Love to bring his veteran leadership and experience to the court.
However, for one night at least, the focus was on Love's return to Cleveland, and the love and appreciation that the city has for him.
Love's homecoming was a reminder of the power of sports to bring people together, and the special bond between a player and a city.
As he left the court, Love was met with a hero's welcome, with fans cheering and chanting his name.
The moment was a special one, and a reminder of the love and appreciation that the city of Cleveland has for its former players.