LeBron James on Miami: I came here to win championships, because I felt like I couldn't do it in Cleveland
“I came here for one reason and one reason only, and that was to win championships,” LeBron James said. “That was my only goal. That was the only reason I teamed up with [Dwyane] Wade and [Chris] Bosh. Because I felt like I couldn’t do it in Cleveland. We couldn’t. … I tried to recruit guys to come to Cleveland. I tried to go and help the upstairs and it wasn’t happening. So I had an opportunity to be a free agent so I did what I thought was best, not only for my career but for me at that point in time.”
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
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Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James says his experience in Miami was “second to none,” but believes he still would have pushed himself individually to have the type of career he’s put together whether he played for the Heat or not es.pn/3SsJESk – 1:53 PM
New story: LeBron James says his experience in Miami was “second to none,” but believes he still would have pushed himself individually to have the type of career he’s put together whether he played for the Heat or not es.pn/3SsJESk – 1:53 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron has high praise for his former team 🙌
(via @MiamiHerald) pic.twitter.com/0rzfh1dKSI – 1:46 PM
LeBron has high praise for his former team 🙌
(via @MiamiHerald) pic.twitter.com/0rzfh1dKSI – 1:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Haywood Highsmith on LeBron James tonight?
This should be fun
We haven’t seen that matchup for Haywood before
(Meaning Jimmy can lurk off-ball a ton) – 1:05 PM
Haywood Highsmith on LeBron James tonight?
This should be fun
We haven’t seen that matchup for Haywood before
(Meaning Jimmy can lurk off-ball a ton) – 1:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Now in his 21st NBA season, Lakers superstar LeBron James looks back at his time with the Heat that ended nearly a decade ago and gives his thoughts on ‘Heat Culture’ miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:36 PM
NEW: Now in his 21st NBA season, Lakers superstar LeBron James looks back at his time with the Heat that ended nearly a decade ago and gives his thoughts on ‘Heat Culture’ miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
As LeBron James returns for a night, Heat in the midst of relying on a not-as-big three. sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/06/as-… Spoelstra, “We’re just going to need a whole lot more of Jimmy, Bam, Tyler, all playing to their strength zones, helping each other and bringing out a higher level out… – 12:35 PM
As LeBron James returns for a night, Heat in the midst of relying on a not-as-big three. sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/06/as-… Spoelstra, “We’re just going to need a whole lot more of Jimmy, Bam, Tyler, all playing to their strength zones, helping each other and bringing out a higher level out… – 12:35 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons (from @AP) apnews.com/article/ca111b… – 12:35 PM
LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons (from @AP) apnews.com/article/ca111b… – 12:35 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Steve Kerr and I sat in Cleveland to talk Team USA, about stats like Steph Curry and LeBron James at the Olympics, players from the World Cup team who could make it, and that Paris will be it for Kerr as Americans’ coach @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5034808/2023/1… – 9:05 AM
Steve Kerr and I sat in Cleveland to talk Team USA, about stats like Steph Curry and LeBron James at the Olympics, players from the World Cup team who could make it, and that Paris will be it for Kerr as Americans’ coach @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5034808/2023/1… – 9:05 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent on leaving the Heat in free agency: “My value had changed” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Kevin Love on moving to the bench and why Erik Spoelstra called LeBron an “alien” – 8:33 AM
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent on leaving the Heat in free agency: “My value had changed” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Kevin Love on moving to the bench and why Erik Spoelstra called LeBron an “alien” – 8:33 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith recreated the iconic photo of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade! 🔥
(H/T @bronhistory) pic.twitter.com/lQfey3pjcb – 8:41 PM
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith recreated the iconic photo of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade! 🔥
(H/T @bronhistory) pic.twitter.com/lQfey3pjcb – 8:41 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent on leaving the Heat: “My value had changed” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Kevin Love on moving to the bench and why Erik Spoelstra called LeBron an “alien” – 6:17 PM
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent on leaving the Heat: “My value had changed” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Kevin Love on moving to the bench and why Erik Spoelstra called LeBron an “alien” – 6:17 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Scottie Barnes in the 4th quarter:
17 points
2 blocks
2 steals
He is the 3rd in the last 10 years with at least 15 points, along with multiple blocks and steals in a 4th quarter.
He joins LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, both in 2021. – 6:07 PM
Scottie Barnes in the 4th quarter:
17 points
2 blocks
2 steals
He is the 3rd in the last 10 years with at least 15 points, along with multiple blocks and steals in a 4th quarter.
He joins LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, both in 2021. – 6:07 PM
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“I think I would still be at this level no matter if I would’ve came here or not,” the Los Angeles Lakers star, now in his 21st season, said. “Let’s not get it twisted: the four years I was here, it was amazing. I loved everything about it. Loved this franchise, this franchise is top tier, it’s one of the best franchises in the world. But as far as my career, my career was going to be my career as far as individually, because I know how much I put into the game and I know how much I strived to be as great as I can be. [But] as far as what I was able to learn here was second to none, that’s for sure.” -via ESPN / November 6, 2023
Tim Reynolds: LeBron James on Bronny: “He’s on the right path.” A encouraging word from a dad, as USC’s season gets set to begin tonight. -via Twitter @ByTimReynolds / November 6, 2023
After the game, Ham said Taurean Prince and Rui Hachimura would undergo evaluations Sunday, perhaps clearing the way for one or both to get back on the court Monday in Miami against the Heat. “It definitely helps when you have bigger bodies. I mean, we have three of our bigger bodies out right with injuries in Rui, [Jarred Vanderbilt] and TP. So, I mean, it would help,” James said. “But we definitely got to do a better job of, when we do box out, of helping. Sometimes we’re doubling guys and we get a free crasher that’s coming in to crash the glass. Sometimes we’re just ball watching and giving up offensive rebounds. So that’s something that we got to look on in film and see which ways that we can be better.” -via Los Angeles Times / November 5, 2023