The 10-story banner shows James and bears the phrase "We Are All Witnesses" in downtown Cleveland.
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Some Clevelanders said they hoped it would remain as a tribute to James' years with the Cavs.
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James is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving Cleveland for the second time in his career.
It will take crews several days to remove the banner.