Former NBA champion was confident that LeBron James would never leave Cleveland before 'The Decision'

[{"selector":"#anim-37d3e619-f107-4431-a7d8-39934624d365 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-58e96996-df85-4ada-b110-c146e369ba7a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] After seven seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James stunned the basketball world with 'The Decision'.

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[{"selector":"#anim-2721a89f-acc9-4211-892d-243b687acdc8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0185c9f-b47c-4844-a4ae-c755d9f7541c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The 6'9 forward was in his final season with the Heat but was convinced James would never leave the Cavs.

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Former NBA champion was confident that LeBron James would never leave Cleveland before 'The Decision'

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