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With the Miami Heat 's new pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo after making the blockbuster trade for the Milwaukee Bucks star, the team is not done yet in building its roster, with possible room for a big reunion. As rumors have surrounded the Heat and LeBron James , agent Rich Paul makes a case for the team.
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James' agent in Paul was on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman, where they laid out the team best for James, including the Golden State Warriors , the Cleveland Cavaliers , and others. Miami would be one of the teams Paul highlights on his whiteboard, pointing out the pros in Antetokounmpo, Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins , and Davion Mitchell , as he also mentions head coach Erik Spoelstra and president Pat Riley being key members.
"You go down south. Mitchell, Wiggins, Giannis, Bam. Plus Pat, Plus Spo," Paul said, via post on X, formerly Twitter, from Heat Central.
The case for LeBron James returning to the Heat
When going through the Heat as an option for James, Kellerman would give his thoughts on why the team would be a great fit for James, especially with the defensive versatility that Antetokounmpo, Adebayo, Wiggins, and Mitchell bring.
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"At LeBron's age, he can play defense here and there… At 42, he don't have the energy to carry the offensive load and play defense on every possession like 2012. What he needs is a guy like Bam on his team. A guy like Giannis on his team, Wiggins, Off Night [Mitchell], same thing. Defensively, it's perfect for him. LeBron can shoot from his spots. They need some shooting," Kellerman said.
Besides the exciting idea of James coming back to the team where he was a crucial part of going to four straight NBA Finals and capturing two championships, this Miami squad could use his strengths. Aside from being a capable shooter, his bigger strengths of play-making and shot-creation could help them.
At any rate, it remains to be seen if James takes his talents once again to South Beach with the Heat.
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