CLEVELAND, Ohio — LeBron James’ cryptic announcement of a “Second Decision” on social media has once again thrust one of the NBA’s biggest names into the spotlight, exactly as he intended.

But beneath the surface of this calculated media play lies a deeper, more complex story about the disconnect between athlete and fanbase that continues to define James’ relationship with Cleveland.

The latest Wine and Gold Talk podcast dives deep into this dynamic, with Cleveland insiders offering rare perspective on why James’ latest stunt strikes such a nerve in Northeast Ohio, regardless of what the actual announcement turns out to be.

“The decision is a very painful moment in a lot of Cleveland sports fans lives and I don’t think that has ever really connected to LeBron,” explained Jimmy Watkins,

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