Could LeBron James ditch Cleveland again and return to Heat?

LeBron James just put on one of the greatest NBA Finals performances of all time, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-89 Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

First off, James signed a two-year deal with the Cavs last summer, but the contract has a player option after the first year. So he could opt out and head south — or anywhere, for that matter, willing to pay him somewhere between $25-30 million a year.

Second, you could argue that in delivering the city’s first title since 1964, James has fulfilled whatever “obligation” he had to Cleveland. Most of those who were burning his jersey six years ago when he left are at this moment out celebrating an NBA championship.

“I came back to bring a championship to this city,” LeBron told Doris Burke after the game. “I gave it everything that I had. I put my heart and my blood and my sweat and my tears into this game. And against all odds … Cleveland, this is for you!”

So the 31-year-old Akron native likely feels like he has done his duty and could leave feeling good about what he and his team have been able to accomplish.

Finally, it’s clear LeBron still has plenty of fans in Miami-Dade County — some friends with significant influence.