Iconic 10-story LeBron James banner coming down in Cleveland

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Nike workers have begun taking down the iconic LeBron James banner outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday.

The 10-story banner shows James and bears the phrase "We Are All Witnesses" in downtown Cleveland.

Some Clevelanders said they hoped it would remain as a tribute to James' years with the Cavs.

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It will take crews several days to remove the banner.