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Miami Heat Roundtable: It’s all about LeBron James

By Allana Tachauer

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 8: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 8, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 8: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 8, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IND – MAY 20: LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #30 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Indiana Pacers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 20, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2014 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND – MAY 20: LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #30 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Indiana Pacers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 20, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2014 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

What’s your favorite James/Heat memory?

Tachauer: Basically just seeing him play with Wade, night-in and night-out. Their on-court chemistry was unparalleled, and every game, regardless of the opponent or final result, was a joy to watch. It was also so moving to see him win that first title, especially given all the criticism he faced when he made The Decision.

Nurse: My favorite LeBron James/Heat memory (titles not included) would be watching him continuously dig the team out of deficits during the team’s 27-game win streak in 2012-13. That dunk on Jason Terry is a close second though.

Slater: There are many, obviously, but my favorite memory of his time in Miami is the first championship against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James is by nature a very calculated, hyper-aware guy that is always plotting his next move with the ultimate strategy. But when he was handed the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time, he got completely lost in the moment. It was as honest a reaction as you’ll ever see from him and it’s something that sticks with me to this day. For everything that championship meant not only to him but also to a team that had been torn apart at every turn by everyone, his reaction was perfect. And, of course, the Jason Terry dunk. Always.

Gewirtz: One of my favorite memories of James with the Heat would have to be when he went off against the Celtics in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, with 45 points and 15 assists to force a Game 7. That screenshot of his angry face was all over the Internet and everyone knew that he meant business.

Mora: The Dwyane Wade and LeBron James connection. It was magical. The lobs, the fast-paced transition plays, the defense, the spectacular highlights, etc. The list can go on. The NBA playoffs throughout those years were intense and extremely fun to watch too. I hope that could happen once more before they both retire.

Johnson: The Tiago Splitter block? The black mask? Jumping over John Lucas III? Those were great, but my favorite has to be his missed 3 in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. James’ miss set up the Chris Bosh offensive rebound and Ray Allen 3, giving birth to one of the greatest sound clips in NBA history.

Keaton: Everyone generally (and rightfully so) point to Game 6 in Boston in 2012. But my personal favorite memory is the Game 4 in Indiana, the round prior. Down 2-1, and with Wade struggling, James helped find a way to snap Wade out of his funk while quietly having an amazing game himself. While Wade finished with 30 points, James finished with 40 points, 18 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals.

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