He had to make clear this was about Cleveland , not the Cavaliers .
For the public to buy it , for there to be any chance of redemption and re-acceptance in Cleveland , James essentially had to come to the city 's fans , hat in hand .
James had to make clear this was about Cleveland , not the Cleveland .
For the public to buy it , for there to be any chance of redemption and re-acceptance in Cleveland , James essentially had to come to the city 's fans , hat in hand .