Lebron James comforts Cleveland Indians and fans after World Series loss

"Use this as inspiration for next year."
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Lebron James knows a thing or two about the long road to finally winning a championship for Cleveland. The basketball player spent the past week cheering along for his hometown baseball heroes, the Indians, during the 2016 World Series.

But when the Chicago Cubs won the game in the 10th inning, James took some time from mourning to broadcast a message of support to his Cleveland team.

"Just wanna congratulate the Indians on an unbelievable season," James said as teammate J.R. Smith snuck funny faces in the video. "You guys did something that nobody would ever think you guys could do and we are very proud of you."


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"You guys have nothing to hang your heads about. Use this as inspiration for next year," James told the team before graciously congratulating the Chicago Cubs for their first World Series win in 108 years.

"Much respect to both ball clubs and like I said, congratulations to the Chicago Cubs and much respect to my hometown Cleveland Indians," he said. "Looking forward to seeing you guys next year."

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