LeBron James has enjoyed tremendous success in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers talisman has been the face of every franchise that he has played for. However, LeBron’s decision to leave Cleveland for Miami in 2010 has been getting flak recently. In a conversation around the subject, former NFL player Emmanuel Acho claimed that a former NBA star tried to copy LeBron.

Acho took shots at Kevin Garnett for supposedly copying LeBron James on the ‘Speak For Yourself’ show. He insinuated that Garnett attempted to copy LeBron by trying to establish a dynasty with Ray Allen at the Boston Celtics.

Acho said, “Kevin Garnett tried to accomplish the same thing. Remember Kevin Garnett a 10 time NBA All Star, went to Boston with Ray Allen, a six time NBA All Star at the time. And they joined forces. Their only problem was – they only won one. Not LeBron’s fault, they only won one. They only won one.”

Acho’s reply was targeted at LeBron’s former teammate, Iman Shumpert. Shumpert had suggested in a podcast appearance that LeBron “ruined basketball” when he joined the Miami Heat.

Kevin Garnett played for the Boston Celtics between 2007 to 2013 and won the NBA title in 2008. The NBA had named Garnett the NBA MVP in 2004. Garnett joined the Celtics from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a much discussed move.

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LeBron James’ time with the Miami Heat

LeBron James made the contentious decision to sign for the Miami Heat at a time when the Cleveland Cavaliers needed him the most. Despite LeBron’s presence at the franchise, they could not win an NBA title with 2009’s Most Valuable Player. ‘The Decision’, as it is known in the media and among NBA fans, was LeBron’s announcement about him joining the Heat.

LeBron eventually signed with the Heat in July 2010 as a free agent. Dwyane Wade, who remained at the Heat, welcomed LeBron and another NBA star in Chris Bosh as they formed a formidable trio. At the Heat, LeBron won two back-to-back NBA titles while also being named the NBA Finals MVP on both occasions.

What do you make of Acho’s comments about Garnett and James?

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