LeBron James is practically an NBA legend, having achieved remarkable feats during his two decades in the league. However, in 2010, he made a statement that Miami Heat owner Micky Arison recently used to mock the King of the Court.
James played for the Heat, a team where he set records and achieved important milestones in the NBA. Yet, he spoke words that continue to follow him, and the team owner didn’t hesitate to use them with heavy sarcasm.
A promise that went unfulfilled
According to Mundo Deportivo, LeBron James made a promise to the Miami Heat in 2010 that still follows him: “Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4…,” referring to the number of championships he hoped to win with the franchise.
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At that time, James formed a remarkable trio with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, dominating the Eastern Conference for four consecutive seasons. Still, he never achieved the feat he confidently promised during a press conference.
At the recent Hall of Fame ceremony, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison took the opportunity to mock LeBron James during his speech. “Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6,” Arison said, referencing James’ words. With a touch of irony, he added, “I guess it was only 2.”
The audience burst into laughter, including the King of the Court himself. Instead of getting upset, James took the comment as a joke, reflecting on his brief stint with the Heat from 2010 to 2014. During that period, the team reached the finals four times but won only two championships: 2012 and 2013. He never reached seven titles as he once promised. Nevertheless, his legacy with the NBA franchise remains significant.
