Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been in the public eye for so long that there are numerous memorable stories about The King. The 38-year-old is a four-time NBA champion and has, in a sense, completed basketball and seems pretty content with his career. However, that wasn’t the case over a decade ago when James was still vying for his first NBA championship. Miami Heat legend and former teammate, Dwyane Wade recently revealed a “crazy” incident about King James after the Heat’s 2011 Finals loss?that has left the NBA world in denial.?
The 2011 Finals loss did a number on LeBron James. He has previously admitted to how that series changed something in him forever. Although Wade’s story might be shocking, but it is believable considering how dismayed LeBron was after the loss.
Dwyane Wade reveals how LeBron James pulled out a crazy stunt back in 2011
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Wade and James went on to make history during their time with the Miami Heat. Winning two championships together, the two were considered one of the best duos in the league. However, before their first title together in 2012, they went through a tough time after a disappointing result in the 2011 Finals.?
Led by the German legend Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks were a dominant force in 2011 and weren’t an easy nut to crack. Averaging more than 20 points each, Wade and the King took a 2-1 series lead initially. However, the fadeaway master Nowitzki took off to win three games in a row, giving the deadly duo a tough loss and the Mavericks their first title in franchise history.
Failing to win their first NBA title after a great run, both the veterans decided to go on a vacation to the Bahamas to distract themselves. However, the 19-time All-Star decided to vent out his disappointment in a crazy way. Wade, in an interview, mentioned, “So we out there looking at the pool and chilling…LeBron came in, said wassup… He looked down he said, ‘How deep you think that is’… I don’t know 8-9 feet”. Further, Wade added,?“He said ‘Let me see’, took his stuff off, jumped in the pool from the balcony”
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Fans react to LeBron James jumping into the pool
Though it could have been a terrible career-ending injury, James just let his intrusive thoughts win. We may not know what The King had in mind when he jumped, however, the fans believe LeBron James was “suicidal” after the Finals loss. Here are some of the fans’ reactions to the crazy pool incident:
bron felt suicidal after getting dropped of by dirk
— Zai (@zaidontmiss) April 28, 2023
Bro was really suicidal after 2011 😭
— Kai🌎😈 (@BronTooNice) April 28, 2023
https://twitter.com/jay_buc_/status/1651944664575131648?s=20
Fans went on to disrespect LeBron as one gave credit to the Mavericks’ stars Nowitzki and JJ Barea. Here are a few more:
Dirk & JJ Barrera had my dawg in shambles lmao
— JUGG. 📟 (@LLCoolJ_Hunt) April 28, 2023
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I would of jumped off a balcony too if I had the worst NBA finals in the history of the league
— illy Too Top (@WillyMoe19) April 28, 2023
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What are your thoughts on Dwyane Wade’s story? Was the four-time champ really suicidal back then? Share your thoughts in the comments below.?