LeBron James has been the face of the league since the mid-2000s. And when he was a free agent in 2010, he had everyone watching as he made ‘The Decision’ to join the Miami Heat and team up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
The move was widely criticized at the time, and many people aren’t exactly fans of it. July 8th, 2023 marks the 13th anniversary of that fateful day, and people on social media had a variety of interesting reactions to it.
13 years ago today, LeBron decided to take his talents to South Beach 👑 pic.twitter.com/uI4ZgTknCM
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 8, 2023
LeBron James was 26 years old and entering his prime when he decided to move to the Miami Heat. What made it even wilder was that he was teaming up with two other superstars, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. As one fan put it, the move changed the landscape of the league.
This literally changed the landscape of basketball as we know it today. I can’t think of a bigger free agency move. https://t.co/LMWau5YTjl
— metri (@ohthatsdemetri) July 8, 2023
LeBron James is still performing at an elite level, he averaged 28.9 points per game last season. Perhaps that’s why some fans are having a hard time believing that this happened 13 years ago.
https://twitter.com/SageMode_Nae/status/1677707021624176642
LeBron James was the man in Cleveland, and fans were devastated that he chose to leave. As one fan described it, it was the first time they learned about betrayal.
https://twitter.com/amayasymoneee/status/1677702222237278208
The Miami Heat are in pursuit of another superstar this offseason, as it happens. Any trade for Damian Lillard promises to be a wild one, and it’s unlikely it will happen today. It’s hard to disagree that it would be fitting though, as some fans are suggesting.
Wouldn’t it be perfect if today the Miami Heat and Portland TrailBlazers agreed on a trade to send Dame to Miami on the anniversary of the OG big 3 forming? That sounds like a solid plan to me! https://t.co/4Eu9602OSf
— Adam Avin (@_adamavin) July 8, 2023
LeBron James’ Move To The Miami Heat Paid Off Massively
LeBron James spent four seasons in Miami, and it was arguably when he was at his best. He went to the NBA Finals all four years, winning two championships, two Finals MVPs, two MVPs, and three of his five All-Defensive First Team selections during those years. It’s safe to say that while he was hated for it, his decision to join the Miami Heat stamped what most people already knew, which was that he is one of the greatest players of all time.
That’s not to say that it was a roaring success either. Despite all their talent, the Miami Heat couldn’t win a three-peat. And LeBron James struggled against the Dallas Mavericks in his first Finals with the Heat too. For better or worse, ‘The Decision’ changed LeBron James’ career and the way the NBA functions forever.
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