The huge LeBron James banner is set to be removed from the Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters wall in Cleveland for the second time following the 33-year-old's decision to leave the Cavaliers to join the Los Angeles Lakers.
The mural spans 10 stories and has become an unofficial city landmark since it was re-installed in 2014 when James returned to Cleveland after a stint with Miami Heat, WJW-TV reported.
The banner was first taken down in 2010 when James left the Cavaliers, but when he returned, so did the billboard, according to ESPN.
However, the walls of Sherwin-Williams will once again stand bare as James prepares for his new journey with the Lakers.
The announcement came on Sunday, when James' agency revealed he had agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract with his new team.
Since the news broke, questions regarding the banner have been raised.
Nike, which originally designed the mural depicting the back of James with "Cleveland" boldly emblazoned on his jersey, said the removal of the banner will begin Tuesday, ESPN noted.
A spokesman for Sherwin-Williams meanwhile said the company was contemplating what to do with the wall.
The announcement has sparked debates among fans on what should be done with the banner and how James should be honored following his departure from Cleveland.
"Sherwin-Williams you should cut up The LeBron Banner into pieces and sell them to the fans And use the funds to go to a charity, that's what should happen with it.," one Twitter user said.
Others said Cleveland owed James thanks what he has achieved for the city.
The news also sent a wave of nostalgia across the city as fans took one last look at the iconic landmark.
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