Not only was his free agency a huge deal for all NBA teams but a few teams even made adjustments to their roster, in hopes that "The King" would join their franchise. Teams such as the Chicago Bulls, The New York Knicks and the Miami Heat's doors were all opened for the NBA All-Star veteran. Speculations of the LeBron James trade were made public in the Fall of 2010. Nobody knew which team he would join but after weeks of keeping his coaching staff, teammates, and fans unaware of his tough decision; he chose to do a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat.
"This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown 'chosen one' sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And 'who' we would want them to grow up to become."
These were the words of LeBron James' a.k.a. "King James" former franchise owner, once he found out that the two time MVP was leaving Cleveland for Miami.
Ultimately, this was a huge victory for the Heat, which was able to keep their star Point Guard, Duane Wade and added along with James, Toronto's Chris Bosh. Because of the James and Bosh trade, their actions were recorded as the most-celebrated free-agent period in league history.
Some may say that the trade between the Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns was a waste of player rotation. The Magic were willing to dismiss All-Stars Rashard Lewis and Vince Carter to Washington, Marcin Gortat, Mikael Pietrus to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu, and Earl Clark. The trade was a result to a five straight game loss out of six but most feel the trade was a flop foe the Orlando Magic Franchise. Hedo Turkoglu is a form Magic player, one of which who was with them as they made it to the NBA finals in 2009. He's a solid defender and an outstanding offensive contributer.
But how does this match-up intimidate any of the rival teams leading to the playoffs? The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat franchises both have NBA championships under their belts; this is something that the Magic franchise is working towards.
Dwight Howard, as the Magic's top draft pick in 2004 has been their prized player since then; it will always be his show, every game night until someone consistently steps up to create points.
This would have to be the JACK of all trades this NBA season. The trade, which included three teams, 12 players, three draft picks and $3 million.
It was rumored that the four time All-Star would either go to the Chicago Bulls or even the LA Lakers. Much like the LeBron James trade, this one came with a lot of media coverage and kept his fans anxious for a decision to be made. Unlike the Lebron James trade, Carmelo's trade to the Knicks had a positive more accepting welcome, as he returned home, to play professional basketball in his place of birth.
Along with Anthony, the Knicks also acquired point guard Chauncey Billups, Sheldon Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman. Do you smell an NBA championship or not?
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