LeBron James has made eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances, with the past four as a member with his original team, the Cleveland Cavaliers . The 2018 NBA Finals ended in a sweep against the Golden State Warriors , marking the first time that a James team was swept since the 2007 NBA Finals.
Game 4 may have been James' final game in Cleveland as a member of the Cavs, and it looked like the fans knew it. Here is how it looked from inside of the arena.
LeBron James takes it to the basket early during Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Championship against the Golden State Warriors. Michael F McElroy for ESPN How long will the most recognizable face in Cleveland represent the Cavaliers? Michael F McElroy for ESPN 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala proved to be a thorn in LeBron James' side yet again. Michael F McElroy for ESPN LeBron James' future now looms over the Q. Michael F McElroy for ESPN Moments of celebration were few and far between for Cavaliers fans in Game 4. Michael F McElroy for ESPN While LeBron James will test free agency, 2018 Finals MVP Kevin Durant is content to stay put. Michael F McElroy for ESPN A Cleveland fan watches as the Golden State Warriors put the final nail in the coffin of Game 4. Michael F McElroy for ESPN LeBron James' future as a Cavalier hangs in the balance after Cleveland's Game 4 loss of the 2018 NBA Finals. Michael F McElroy for ESPN Late in the third quarter, Mariah Stewart told her boyfriend Kevonte Covington that the Cavaliers were going to lose, and he responded, "It's OK, they still got a chance." Michael F McElroy for ESPN Some Cavaliers fans left the game early in the fourth quarter after watching their dreams of a comeback fade away. Michael F McElroy for ESPN Cleveland fans struggle to watch as their team gets blown out late in Game 4. Michael F McElroy for ESPN The Golden State Warriors celebrate on the stage as they receive the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the third time in four years -- and the second time in Cleveland. Michael F McElroy for ESPN Cavaliers fans left the game with their heads down, uncertain of when their team would be able to return to the top of the league. Michael F McElroy for ESPN William Kent Jr. can't believe what he's seeing as the game gets out of control and the Cavaliers fall farther behind. Michael F McElroy for ESPN Two Cavaliers fans leave the arena in LeBron James jerseys that were introduced this season. Michael F McElroy for ESPN Not quite a broom, but the Cavaliers were swept away from the Finals ... and Cleveland awaits another LeBron James free agency. Michael F McElroy for ESPN 
