LeBron James, defending NBA champs play at Value City Arena

LeBron James and the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers hosted a preseason game vs. Washington on Tuesday night at Value City Arena.

The King had a strong game despite a 96-91 defeat, compiling 18 points, on 8-of-13 shots, four rebounds, two assists, four steals and one block.

But the outcome wasn't the story. It was all about the Akron, Ohio, native and the defending champs calling the Schott home for a night. James even marked the special occasion by wearing scarlet and gray shoes.

The NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer, as many already know, has a permanent locker in the Ohio State locker room that displays some of Nike's latest designs.

Another #B1G storyline from the preseason game: Washington's Trey Burke (Michigan), in his first season with the Wizards, made a homecoming; in fact the Wizards practiced at his old gym Monday.

See several of the best tweets about James and the Cavs' visit to Columbus below.

You see this?@KingJames, rocking scarlet and gray kicks, and the @NBA champ @cavs played at @TheSchott last night. pic.twitter.com/BezThx0IM8

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 19, 2016

Thanks for swinging by today @kingjames – good luck to you and the @cavs this season #GoCavs #GoBucks #allforohio pic.twitter.com/KmnIqZNW17

— Ohio State Hoops ? (@OhioStateHoops) October 19, 2016

The King is in Columbus. https://t.co/sHHFfFAWqB

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 18, 2016

Love having you back in Columbus to rep this state & the Buckeyes proudly, @KingJames! ?

O-H! #AllForOhio https://t.co/bpCeoDCPSL

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 19, 2016

Time to clock in and lock in. #AllForOhio https://t.co/ew9UkkQppD

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) October 18, 2016

Heisman, meet our friend Larry. #AllForOhio pic.twitter.com/6ti7Dyvs9U

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) October 19, 2016