Photos: LeBron James to opt out of Heat contract, become free agent
June 24, 2014
FILE - In this Dec. 25, 2009 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this March 10, 2007, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts to a shot made by teammate Anderson Varejao during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
Cavaliers LeBron James ,23, During a basketball game January 27. 2008 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. (SGVN Staff Photo Keith BirminghamSXSports) ( LAKERS )
Cavalier LeBron James #23 in the second half during a basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Monday January 19, 2009 in Los Angeles. (SGVN/Staff Photo by Keith Birmingham/SPORTS) ( LAKERS )
In this Nov. 27, 2010 file photo Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1), forward LeBron James (6), and shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) look on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Dallas won 106-92. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes, File) ( 2010 BASKETBALL )
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James runs the ball down the court in the first half of the game played in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, November 11, 2007.(L.A. Daily News file photo)
This Sept. 27, 2010, file photo shows Miami Heat players, from left, Chris Bosh, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade during Media Day activities in Coral Gables, Fla. NBA fans were captivated by the mystery of where MVP LeBron James and other marquee free agents would land. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) ( Story of the Year )
The Heat's LeBron James, left, and Dwyane Wade chat near the end of their 96-80 win over the Lakers, Saturday, December 25, 2010, at Staples Center. (Michael Owen Baker/Los Angeles Daily News) ( DS26-LAKERS-HEAT-MB )
East All-Star LeBron James, of the Miami Heat, goes up for a basket during the second half of the NBA basketball All-Star Game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Pool, Lucy Nicholson) ( NBA All Star Basketball )
Cavalier LeBron James #23 in the second half during a basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Monday January 19, 2009 in Los Angeles. (SGVN/Staff Photo by Keith Birmingham/SPORTS) ( LAKERS )
FILe - In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) reacts to his 3-point shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal, in Chicago. The three-team trade that gave the Cavaliers salary cap space to possibly land LeBron James is official. The Cavs and Boston Celtics confirmed the deal on Thursday, July 10, 2014, when the NBA moratorium on signings ended. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File) ( Cavaliers 3 Way Trade Basketball )
FILE - In this June 14, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James responds to a question during a media availability for the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. A person familiar with the deals says the Cavaliers have agreed to trade guard Jarrett Jack, swingman Sergey Karasev and center Tyler Zeller, moves that can help their pursuit of LeBron James by clearing salary cap space. The Cavs have agreements with the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics, according to the person who spoke Wednesday, July 9, 2014, to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because teams are not permitted to discuss any trades until the league's moratorium ends Thursday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ( Cavaliers 3 Way Trade )
FILE - This Sept. 29, 2008 file photo shows then-Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James at the team's media day in Independence, Ohio. A person familiar with the deals says the Cavaliers have agreed to trade guard Jarrett Jack, swingman Sergey Karasev and center Tyler Zeller, moves that can help their pursuit of LeBron James by clearing salary cap space. The Cavs have agreements with the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics, according to the person who spoke Wednesday, July 9, 2014, to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because teams are not permitted to discuss any trades until the league's moratorium ends Thursday. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) ( Cavaliers 3 Way Trade Basketball )
Lebron James smiles during the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. Pat Riley made his pitch. And now, LeBron James wants time to think The Miami Heat president met with the four-time NBA MVP in Las Vegas, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. James, his agent Rich Paul, Riley and Heat executive Andy Elisburg were at the meeting, said one of the people. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( APTOPIX Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
FILE - This Sept. 30, 2013, file photo shows Miami Heat basketball player player LeBron James posed during the team's media day in Miami. Four years after their messy breakup, the Cavaliers and James are at least talking about a reunion. Cavs officials met with James' agent, Rich Paul, this week about the free-agent superstar's possible return. The sides visited as James continued his family vacation, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday night, July 3, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File) ( Cavaliers James Basketball )
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) and LeBron James (6) celebrate an overtime win against the Sacramento Kings, in Miami. There was no eye contact, nothing to indicate any reconciliation. The breakup of LeBron James and Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was beyond bitter. But now, as James considers a return to the team he abandoned four years ago with an entire region breathlessly awaiting a homecoming it couldn't imagine in its wildest dreams, it appears there has been some healing between the NBA superstar and his former boss. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File) ( Cavaliers LeBron Basketball )
FILE - In this Dec. 25, 2009 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The three-team trade that gave the Cavaliers salary cap space to possibly land LeBron James is official. The Cavs and Boston Celtics confirmed the deal on Thursday, July 10, 2014, when the NBA moratorium on signings ended. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler, File) ( Cavaliers 3 Way Trade Basketball )
FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat's LeBron James greets a young fan while on the way to an interview at his foundation's second annual "I Promise Family Reunion," in Akron, Ohio. As Cavaliers fans breathlessly await a homecoming they never thought possible, the broken relationship between James and Dan Gilbert could get in the way. When James left Cleveland four years ago as a free agent to chase NBA championship in Miami, Gilbert publicly attacked him, calling the superstar’s departure “cowardly” and accusing him of quitting in playoff games. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Phil Masturzo, File) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Cavaliers LeBron Gilbert Basketball )
FILE- In this Dec. 2, 2010 file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James smiles as Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, right, watches in the second quarter in an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. As Cavaliers fans breathlessly await a homecoming they never thought possible, the broken relationship between James and Gilbert could get in the way. (AP Photo/David Richard, File) ( Cavaliers LeBron Gilbert Basketball )
FILE - In this July 11, 2010 file photo, A 10-story banner of former Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball star LeBron James is taken down by workers in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. As Cavaliers fans breathlessly await a homecoming they never thought possible, the broken relationship between James and Dan Gilbert could get in the way. When James left Cleveland four years ago as a free agent to chase NBA championship in Miami, Gilbert publicly attacked him, calling the superstar’s departure “cowardly” and accusing him of quitting in playoff games.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File) ( Cavaliers LeBron Gilbert Basketball )
LeBron James attends the LeBron James Skills Academy Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
LeBron James attends the LeBron James Skills Academy Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
LeBron James looks at his cellphone during the LeBron James Skills Academy Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
LeBron James speaks on a cellphone during the LeBron James Skills Academy Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
Gail Salem, right, of Wadsworth, Ohio and her friend Barb Peck of Copley Township, Ohio take a photo in front of the home of LeBron James in Bath Township, Ohio on Thursday, July 10, 2014. A steady stream of fans and media gathered in front of his home awaiting his announcement of where he will play next season. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
LeBron James watches players on a basketball court during the LeBron James Skills Academy Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
Joe D'Amico, left, his brother Billy D'Amico, center, and their friend Josh Heckman, await the news of where LeBron James will play basketball next year under their LeBron James gear as they watch the fans and media gather in front of the home of LeBron James on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Bath Township, Ohio. The D'Amicos are neighbors of James. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
A Bath Township police officer guards the front gate of the home of LeBron James on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Bath Township, Ohio. A steady stream of fans and media gathered outside the home to await his decision of where he will play next season. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Jay Ventura, of Norton, Ohio takes pictures of the fans and media gathered in front of the home of LeBron James Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Bath Township, Ohio. James will announce where he is going to play basketball next season. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
LeBron James watches players on a basketball court during the LeBron James Skills Academy Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
Fans and media gather in front of LeBron James' home Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Bath Township, Ohio, awaiting his announcement of where he will play next season. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Fans and media gather in front of LeBron James' home Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Bath Township, Ohio, awaiting his announcement of where he will play next season. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely) MANDATORY CREDIT ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
FILE - In this April 22, 2010 file photo, then-Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James talks to teammate Anderson Varejao during the first quarter of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Chicago Bulls, in Chicago. The wait continues for the next decision. At stake for LeBron James: Where he plays for the next few seasons, and which fan base _ the already-scorned one in Cleveland or the panicked one in Miami _ will undoubtedly feel alienated by whatever choice his latest foray into free agency leads him to make. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James reacts after scoring and drawing a foul against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Sacramento, Calif. The wait continues for the next decision. At stake for LeBron James: Where he plays for the next few seasons, and which fan base _ the already-scorned one in Cleveland or the panicked one in Miami _ will undoubtedly feel alienated by whatever choice his latest foray into free agency leads him to make. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater, File) ( Free Agency LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James, right, speaks with Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski during the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James, right, speaks with Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski during the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James smiles while participating in the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James stretches before participating in the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James plays basketball with high school students during the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James shoots a free throw while playing with high school students during the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
Lebron James plays basketball with high school students during the Lebron James Skills Academy Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ( Free Agency-LeBron Basketball )
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2012 file photo, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, Chris Bosh, center, and LeBron James pose with their championship rings during a ceremony before an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Miami. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that James has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat and become a free agent on July 1. Opting out does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the four-time NBA MVP nor the team had made any public announcement. (AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald, David Santiago, File) MAGS OUT ( Heat James Basketball )
FILE - In this April 23, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) high-fives Chris Bosh (1) after the Heat defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Miami. At left is Dwyane Wade. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that James has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat and become a free agent on July 1. Opting out does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the four-time NBA MVP nor the team had made any public announcement. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) ( Heat James Basketball )
FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, holds the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy as LeBron James holds his Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. The Heat's Chris Bosh celebrates in the background. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that James has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat and become a free agent on July 1. Opting out does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the four-time NBA MVP nor the team had made any public announcement.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) ( Heat James Basketball )
A Cleveland Cavaliers fan holds up a LeBron James poster at the New York Yankees vs Cleveland Indians baseball game Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Cleveland. Long-suffering Cleveland sports fans are anticipating an announcement on the possible return of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James to the Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( Lebron Clevaland )
A fan holds up a LeBron James poster at the Cleveland Indians vs New York Yankees baseball game Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Cleveland. Long-suffering Cleveland sports fans are anticipating an announcement on the possible return of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James to the Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( LeBron Cleveland )
FILE - In this June 14, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James responds to a question during a media availability for the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that James has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat and become a free agent on July 1. Opting out does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the four-time NBA MVP nor the team had made any public announcement. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) ( Heat James Basketball )
In this May 5, 2013 photo, Miami Heat NBA basketball player LeBron James, left, holds his NBA Most Valuable Player award as he poses with team president Pat Riley, in Miami. Before James makes his next decision, Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Sunday night, July 6, 2014, that James will meet with the Heat president this week before making a decision about where to play next season. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) ( LeBron James Basketball )
FILE - In this March 15, 2014 file photo, Don Shula Sports Legend Award Honoree, LeBron James, of the Miami Heat, poses with Don Shula, left, and Pat Riley, President of the Miami Heat, during the 8th Annual Reid & Fiorentino Call of the Game Dinner Presented by Publix at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Before James makes his next decision, Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Sunday night, July 6, 2014, that James will meet with the Heat president this week before making a decision about where to play next season. (Photo by Omar Vega/Invision/AP) ( LeBron James Basketball )
FILE - In this May 5, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat's Pat Riley, left, and coach Erik Spoelstra laugh along with LeBron James during an NBA basketball news conference in Miami. Before James makes his next decision, Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Sunday night, July 6, 2014, that James will meet with the Heat president this week before making a decision about where to play next season. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File) ( LeBron James Basketball )
In this May 5, 2013 photo, Miami Heat NBA basketball player LeBron James, center, poses with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, left, and team president Pat Riley after winning the NBA Most Valuable Player award, in Miami. Before James makes his next decision, Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Sunday night, July 6, 2014, that James will meet with the Heat president this week before making a decision about where to play next season. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) ( LeBron James Basketball )
In this June 17, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat's LeBron James gestures as he answers a question during a news conference in Miami. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that James has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat and become a free agent on July 1. Opting out does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the four-time NBA MVP nor the team had made any public announcement. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) ( Heat James Basketball )
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) and LeBron James (6) watch action against the San Antonio Spurs from the bench during the second half in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, on Sunday, June 15, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs won the NBA championship 104-87. (David J. Phillip) ( NBA Finals Basketball )
From left, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, guard Ray Allen and forward LeBron James (6) sit on the bench in the final moments at Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals on Sunday, June 15, 2014, in San Antonio. The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA championship 104-87. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NBA Finals Basketball )
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and LeBron James during the pre-game ceremony in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky ( NBA Finals Spurs Heat Basketball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James listens to a question during a news conference after Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs, on Sunday, June 15, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs won the NBA championship 104-87. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ( NBA Finals Basketball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) heads to the bench during the first half in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals on Sunday, June 8, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ( NBA Finals Bakstball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) gestures during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ( NBA Finals Spurs Heat Basketball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6), center, Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15), left, Miami Heat forward Rashard Lewis (9), right and Michael Beasley, second from right look down the court during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ( NBA Finals Spurs Heat Basketball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) reacts to a play during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ( NBA Finals Spurs Heat Basketball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ( NBA Finals Spurs Heat Basketball )
Miami Heat forward LeBron James responds to a question during a media availability for the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in San Antonio. Miami plays Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ( NBA Finals Basketball Heat )
Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) after a technical foul in the first half during a NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Sunday, December 25, 2010 in Los Angeles. (SGVN/Staff Photo by Keith Birmingham/SPORTS) ( LAKERS )
Miami Heat's LeBron James answers a question before a practice session for Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball game Monday, June 6, 2011, in Dallas. The Heat lead the Dallas Mavericks 2-1 in the series. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) ( NBA Finals Heat Mavericks Basketball )
The Lakers' Kobe Bryant, and the Heat's LeBron James talk walk upcourt near the end of their game, Saturday, December 25, 2010, at Staples Center. (Michael Owen Baker/L.A. Daily News) ( DS26-LAKERS-HEAT-MB )
Miami Heat's LeBron James dunks during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NBA Finals Heat Mavericks Basketball )
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, right, wait to shoot during a practice session for Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball game Monday, June 6, 2011, in Dallas. The Heat lead the Dallas Mavericks 2-1 in the series. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) ( NBA Finals Heat Mavericks Basketball )
Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) and Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry (31) react during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball game Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NBA Finals Heat Mavericks Basketball )
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, tries to stop Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the fourth quarter in a basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in Cleveland. James scored 33 points for the Cavaliers' 94-90 win. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( Lakers Cavaliers Basketball )
Miami Heat's LeBron James reacts during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ( NBA Finals Mavericks Heat Basketball )
Greg Oden #20 and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat high five during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Arena on January 23, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ( 182414535ME008_Los_Angeles_ )
The Heat’s LeBron James #6 passes the ball during their game against the Lakers at the Staples Center December 25, 2013. The Heat beat the Lakers 101-95. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/Los Angeles Daily News) ( Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Roster )
LeBron James presents the Arthur Ashe courage award at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ( 2013 ESPY Awards Show )
From left, NBA player LeBron James, assistant coach David Fizdale, NBA players Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen and coach Erik Spoelstra, of the Miami Heat, accept the award for best team at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ( 2013 ESPY Awards Show )
The Heat’s LeBron James #6 reacts after dunking the ball during their game against the Lakers at the Staples Center December 25, 2013. The Heat beat the Lakers 101-95. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/Los Angeles Daily News) ( Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Roster )
Team USA's LeBron James(L) goes for lay up during the 3rd round of quarter finals of the FIBA Americas championship 2007. Team USA took the win 118 to 79 over Uruguay at the Thomas & Mac in Las Vegas Nevada, Tuesday August 29,2007,Photo by Gene Blevins/L.A. Daily News ( DS30-USA-VS-URU-GB )
Team USA's Kobe Bryant(L) and LeBron James have some laughs on the sideline during the quarter finals of the FIBA Americas championship 2007. Team USA took the win 117 to 78 over Puerto Rico at the Thomas & Mac in Las Vegas Nevada, Tuesday August 28,2007,Photo by Gene Blevins/L.A. Daily News ( DS29-USA-VS-PUR-GB )
Co-host LeBron James is introduced at the 15th annual ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( ESPY Awards Show )
Cavaliers LeBron James ,23, and Laker's Kobe Bryant ,24, jockey for position in the second half During a basketball game January 27. 2008 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. (SGVN Staff Photo Keith BirminghamSXSports) ( LAKERS )
LeBron James #6 of the United States looks on during the US national anthem before taking on Angola during the men's preliminary round basketball game at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during Day 4 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 12, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) ( 81972443MW051_Olympics_Day_ )
LeBron James, of the U.S. men's basketball team, walks with the delegation from the United States during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder) ( Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony )
LeBron James #6 of the U.S. Men's Senior National Team dribbles against Angola during their men's preliminary basketball game on day 4 of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball gymnasium on August 12, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) ( 55477185 )
Lebron James of the United States celebrates after scoring a basket during the Men's Preliminary Round Group B basketball game against Greece at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) ( 55487944 )
NBA player LeBron James of the Miami Heat, Savannah Brinson, Former California Goveror Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Maria Shriver attend After-School All-Stars (ASAS) Hoops Heroes Salute VIP after party at Katsuya, LA Live on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for ASAS) ( 63578952 )
LeBron James #6 of the U.S. Men's Senior National Team smiles against Angola during their men's preliminary basketball game on day 4 of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball gymnasium on August 12, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) ( 55477190 )
LeBron James #6 of the United States looks up in the gold medal game against Spain during Day 16 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) ( 55555688 )
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball fans celebrate in front of the house of LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
Fans whoop it up behind an ESPN reporter outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, after NBA basketball star LeBron James announced he would return to the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, July 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ( APTOPIX Lebron's Decision Cleveland Basketball )
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball fans celebrate in front of the house of LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. The fans tossed powder in the air, like LeBron's pregame ritual. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ( APTOPIX Lebron's Decision Basketball )
Clay Erdie, left, Jack Vandenberg, center and Chase Costanzo, celebrate in front of the house of NBA basketball player LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this June 26, 2003, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers fans Greg Wisniewski, center, and Jeff Lombard, right, celebrate as they watch a televised broadcast of the NBA draft at Gund Arena in Cleveland, after the Cavaliers selected Lebron James with number one pick. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Jamie-Andrea Yanak, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2012, file photo, a Cleveland Cavaliers holds a sign and yells as Miami Heat's LeBron James is introduced before andanNBA basketball game against Cavaliers in Cleveland. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this April 3, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James throws talc into the air in a pre-game ritual before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Cleveland. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this April 30, 2006, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James looks at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards in a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Washington. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this July 11, 2010 file photo, a 10-story banner of former Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball star LeBron James is taken down by workers in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2006, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dunks against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
FILE - In this June 12, 2014, file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Miami. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) ( LeBron's Decision Basketball )
Fans wearing old Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James jerseys congregate across from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, after James announced he would return to the Cavaliers Friday, July 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ( Lebron's Decision Cleveland Basketball )
Graphic designer Alvin Smith holds up a poster in the street outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Friday, July 11, 2014, heralding the return of NBA basketball star LeBron James. James, who left the Cavaliers four years ago to join the Miami Heat, announced earlier he would return to the Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ( Lebron's Decision Cleveland Basketball )
Fans, some wearing old Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James jerseys, gather across from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, after James announced he would return to the Cavaliers Friday, July 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ( Lebron's Decision Cleveland Basketball )
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