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LeBron's Agent Feared Miami Move
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rich Paul admitted he initially disliked LeBron James joining the Miami Heat.
- Paul gave Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh the silent treatment then.
- Despite initial disapproval, James won two championships in Miami.
Rich Paul, the longtime agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, recently disclosed his strong negative feelings about James' pivotal decision to join the Miami Heat in 2010. Paul revealed on the "Game Over" podcast that he was initially furious with James' move to team up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, even giving Wade and Bosh the silent treatment.
Despite his initial strong disapproval, Paul later acknowledged he was wrong, as James' tenure with the Heat proved immensely successful. During his four seasons in Miami, James secured two NBA championships and earned two MVP awards, solidifying his legacy as one of the league's all-time greats.
James eventually returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, forming another high-profile trio. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade, who has spent 15 years with the Heat, recently discussed his legacy with the franchise, distinguishing between his "greatest body of work" and James being the "greatest player" to wear a Heat jersey.
