CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to honor LeBron James with a special video tribute during Wednesday night's game -- his first return to Quicken Loans Arena since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer -- sources told cleveland.com.

The video, which is a way for the organization to say thank you for 11 great seasons, is slated to run early.

In his most recent four-year stint with the Cavaliers, James solidified his legacy by guiding the team to four straight NBA Finals trips, including one memorable championship in 2016 that ended Cleveland's 52-year title drought.

During the 2016 NBA Finals, James averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.3 blocks, earning MVP honors while helping Cleveland become the first team in history to rally from a 3-1 deficit.

That title and ensuing parade, combined with his place in franchise history as leader in nearly every major statistical mark, should lead to a much different environment at The Q for this return.

"I'm returning to a place where I've spent 11 years of my career," James told the Athletic recently. "I had some great moments, had some not so great moments, but, all in all, when you give everything to whatever, the franchise, a teammate, a coaching staff, anything, that's all that matters."

The Cavs are certainly doing their part to make it a celebratory comeback as opposed to the vitriolic one James received in 2010 as a member of the Miami Heat when feelings were still raw.

That December night, James heard organized heckles from the angry sellout crowd. He had batteries thrown in his direction. He has said numerous times it was the most hostile and dangerous environment he's been in during his 16 years in the NBA.

But James' departure to Los Angeles this summer, his second time leaving the team as a free agent, was much different.

There was no made-for-TV special, just a simple release from his agency announcing the move. The 2016 championship -- and the unforgettable memories from it -- still remain.

Following the official announcement on July 1, Cavs chairman Dan Gilbert even released a statement expressing his gratitude to James.

"The entire Cavaliers franchise thanks LeBron for that precious moment and for all of the excitement he delivered as he led our team to four straight NBA Finals appearances," Gilbert wrote. "LeBron, you came home and delivered the ultimate goal. Nothing but appreciation and gratitude for everything you put into every moment you spent in a Cavaliers uniform. We look forward to the retirement of the famous #23 Cavs jersey one day down the line."

That's much further down the road. On Wednesday, it's just a small step, a way to show appreciation for the greatest player in franchise history.