Andrew Wiggins calls LeBron's return to Cavs 'a great feeling'

Cavaliers rookie Andrew Wiggins is feeling pretty good following LeBron James' announcement that he is returning to Cleveland.

"LeBron is the best player in the game," Wiggins, the No. 1 overall pick of this year's draft, told Zac Jackson of FOX Sports Ohio on Friday. "It's been an exciting day. Hearing the good news, that was a great feeling."

In an essay for Sports Illustrated, James said the allure of coming home was too good to pass up.

"Before anyone ever cared where I would play basketball, I was a kid from Northeast Ohio," James wrote. "It's where I walked. It's where I ran. It's where I cried. It's where I bled.

"It holds a special place in my heart. People there have seen me grow up. I sometimes feel like I'm their son. Their passion can be overwhelming. But it drives me. I want to inspire them when I can. My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn't realize that four years ago. I do now."

James mentioned several Cavs players in the essay, but left out Wiggins, leading to speculation that he could be dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Love.

But according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Cavs have no intention of including Wiggins in trade talks with the Timberwolves.

Wiggins said he hasn't spoken with James since his lone season at Kansas, but is excited at the prospects of working with him.

"It will be a great learning experience, kind of being under his wing," Wiggins said. "I was just happy to hear the best player is coming to [my] team. It will be great for me.

"We'll bring it every day, just like he will. Hopefully he'll take us under his wing and teach us what it takes to get to his level, build a championship team."