James didn't keep the fans waiting too long, as he returned in the second preseason game against the Pistons.
The Pistons are also a legendary team in The East, with their "Bad Kids Army" having suppressed Jordan for a long time until Jordan finally dismantled them.
In the new century, their "Pistons Five Tigers" also suppressed James for a long time, but differently, they broke down due to the core players aging.
This summer, Old Wallace also ran off to Boston to chase his second championship, leaving only Hamilton and Prince from the former Five Tigers.
They had fame, but their power had already set in the west; choosing such an opponent as a debut for the new season was, in Hansen's understanding, very smart.
However, the game turned out to be much more difficult for the Cavaliers than anticipated.
At the start of the game, James acted very generously, signaling for a strong side clear out before taking the ball to feed O'Neal under the basket.
