LeBron James was in a bad mood about ESPN's 'The Decision' special in 2010, according to Brian Windhorst.
What happened?
Windhorst stated that James thought ESPN had turned its back on him and taken advantage of him in the wake of the decision.
James averaged 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game while shooting 50.3% from the floor during his 2009-10 campaign.
Why it matters for LeBron James
The special, which aired on July 10, 2010, was a groundbreaking move that shook the NBA to its core, but James has since become one of the league's primary faces.
On July 10, 2010, the Cavaliers and the Heat agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to acquire James and the rights to five future draft picks.
What comes next?
James's professional future looks unclear at this time, but another massive decision could be right around the corner, with James having averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, shooting 51.5% from the floor, in his most recent season.
The Heat did not like ESPN's presence, and James was annoyed by all the coverage, according to Windhorst.
Windhorst noted that everyone was learning, including James, who was learning about what it took to be with the Heat, and ESPN, who were learning about how to cover this type of unfolding story.
James has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game over his 23 years in the NBA.
James returned to Cleveland for four more seasons before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2018, and has remained with the Lakers since.
The move to the Heat back in 2010 will forever go down as a moment never to be forgotten in the NBA, with James having spent seven successful years with Cleveland, excluding his eventual return to the franchise.