Eight years after the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 title run, LeBron James is still part of an active group chat with his former teammates. Richard Jefferson revealed the existence of the chat after Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love mobbed him during ESPN's Wednesday broadcast featuring the Cavs and the Miami Heat.

Kevin Love felt Cleveland's deep love once again. Now with Miami, Love returned to face the Cavaliers on Wednesday night for the first time since signing with the Heat two years ago. The 36-year-old Love spent nine seasons with the Cavs and was a major factor in the team winning the 2016 NBA championship — the first major sports title for a Cleveland team since 1964.

Though he now plays for the Miami Heat, the Rocket Arena crowd let Love know just how much they appreciate him, with the Cavs also playing a tribute video.

The Cavs gave Heat veteran Kevin Love a warm welcome, and Love repaid the favor with an epic gesture showing his championship pride.