Could LeBron James mend fences with Cavaliers owner and fans?

Cleveland Cavaliers fans, from left, Josh Hall, Rob Hose, and Mike Adams set fire to LeBron James jerseys after James announced he is leaving the Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat, Thursday July 8, 2010, in Akron, Ohio. AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Phil Masturzo

Four years ago, LeBron James made his infamous Decision to take his talents to South Beach.

Hours later, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert penned his infamous Letter, ripping James for his "cowardly betrayal" of Cleveland fans.

Can James possibly forgive? Maybe. Will he forget? Doubtful.

"If it wasn't for that letter, this would've been done awhile ago," one source told ESPN of James' possible return to Cleveland.

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But CBSSports.com's Ken Berger points out that the rift goes way beyond the letter, which has recently been taken off the Cavaliers website.

"It's bigger than that -- going straight to the issue, laid bare in the 2011 lockout, of the gap in trust between owners and players," Berger wrote. "Gilbert, of course, voted for the 2011 CBA. (Heat owner Micky) Arison was among five owners who voted against it."

When it comes to James, all that's certain is this: One fan base is about to feel scorned, and other is about to feel absolute joy.

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Could LeBron James mend fences with Cavaliers owner and fans?