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LeBron James showed his appreciation towards the city of Miami through a heartfelt Instagram post. Along with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, he formed the Big 3 that helped the Miami Heat win two championships during four years in the city.
On Sunday, LeBron James returned to the city as a member of the LA Lakers for a matchup against the Miami Heat.
Despite his team's 113-107 loss, James was at his usual best as he scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. It was the 17th consecutive game where he scored 25 points or more. Keeping his disappointment from the loss aside, LeBron James took to Instagram, where he acknowledged his love for the city of Miami. The post was captioned as:
"305 To My City!"
305 is the area code for Miami and other surrounding areas that are notorious for being sleazy and dangerous. Rappers and hip-hop artists often reference "305" as a nod to the struggles facing the people who lived there and as a toast to those who succeeded in life.
Celebrities like DJ Khaled and Lil Dicky commented on the post. Many also wrote hate messages, questioning LeBron's loyalty. DJ Khaled also posted a story about James' post and wrote a message which read:
"@KingJames Miami love you forever!"
LeBron James was phenomenal during his stint with the Miami Heat
LeBron James' decision to play for the Miami Heat did not go down well. But during that time, he was one of the biggest superstars in the league that didn't have a championship to show for it. He joined forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, making the Miami Heat a force to be reckoned with in the league.
In his first year with the franchise, he showcased his capabilities as he led the way, carrying the team to the NBA Finals. However, their opponent was a resilient Dallas Mavericks team, who fought hard and played well and eventually won its first-ever championship. This was a big disappointment for young LeBron James, as many had written off the Mavericks because of the Heat's firepower that season.
The team bounced back strongly and responded well to all the criticism and adversity as they bagged two consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013. LeBron James was the Finals MVP on both occasions, thanks to his terrific performances against the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.
His last season for the franchise was in 2014, where he once again showed his brilliance. The King led the Miami Heat to the finals, but they fell short against the San Antonio Spurs. He decided to move back home to the Cleveland Cavaliers the following season and carry on with his career. Though he won a championship for Cleveland, the franchise that drafted him, and garnered more accolades after that, his stint with the Heat will always be special.
LeBron James played some high octane basketball at his peak and elevated his game to the next level during his stint in South Beach. The four-time NBA champion averaged 26.9 PPG, 7.6 RPG and 6.7 APG in his four years with the Heat. He left the team as a superstar and is now considered one of the greatest ever to play the game.
