LEBRON'S DECISION: 15 YEARS LATER | The seismic shift that reshaped the NBA landscape. How did LeBron James's move to MIAMI HEAT in 2010 transform player movement, team loyalty, and the league's connection with social media? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the far-reaching impact of THE DECISION. From ERIK SPOELSTRA's coaching evolution to MIAMI's rise as a premier destination for NBA stars, the hosts offer fresh insights on this pivotal moment. They explore the failed "Big Three" experiments across the league and analyze how LEBRON's choice redefined fan engagement and player empowerment.

0:00 Intro
1:30 LeBron's Decision 15 years later
11:58 Drafting ways the Decision changed NBA
14:53 Player movement now bigger than championships
20:38 The failure of other Big Three eras
26:11 NBA's connection to social media grows
28:26 Spoelstra's legacy
33:00 Miami as top NBA destination

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Norman Powell is excited to join the Miami Heat. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Powell's introductory media session and why he thinks he's a perfect fit for Heat culture. Then they discuss how Powell's addition impacts the Heat's depth chart, and where Miami stacks up against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Finally, they talk about what they're watching for in Las Vegas summer league.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Norm Powell media session
13:36 Heat's updated depth chart
20:55 Comparing Heat to other Eastern teams
26:56 Las Vegas Summer League preview

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The Miami Heat have some loose ends to tie up after the Norman Powell trade. What's the latest on Tyler Herro's extension talks and the restricted free agency of Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the latest news around the Heat before reacting to Davion Mitchell and Simone Fontecchio's latest comments about their longterm fits in Miami.

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