Miami Heat president (and former head coach) Pat Riley was part of the reason why LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach. He’s also the reason King James returned to Cleveland where he brought the Cavs their first NBA championship.
While many had always speculated that it was Riley who pushed James out the door, the NBA superstar never said such.
Until now, that is.
And while the Cavs superstar wouldn’t name names, it was rather obvious as to who he was speaking about.
“[James] told me that when he left Miami and people who he thought he had strong, trusting relationships with – he said, I’m not going to name names, but someone told me that ‘you’re making the biggest mistake of your career.’
“And he said it really hurt him. Basically, he felt taken for granted. ‘Look, I just gave you four years of my prime, and you’re not going to be comfortable with my decision and root me on? You’re going to make me feel bad going out the door?’”
Safe to suggest he’s not blaming Dwyane Wade or Chris Bosh.
Of course, Pat Riley can dry his eyes with the gobs of money LeBron and company made him, all while looking at his multiple Larry O’Brien trophies.
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— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) June 20, 2016
