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Yes, we wanted LeBron James back in Miami.
When the news broke that he chose Philadelphia, the initial reaction was disappointment. But after taking a step back, maybe this isn’t the worst thing that could’ve happened to the Miami Heat.
On this episode of Battered Heat Fans, we’re doing something a little different—we’re looking on the bright side.
Can missing out on LeBron actually help Miami in the long run?
Sometimes the biggest disappointments end up becoming the best things that ever happened.
Join us live and let us know:
Is there a silver lining to LeBron choosing Philadelphia?
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"Reasons Why LeBron NOT Choosing Miami Is Actually a GOOD Thing!" is an episode of Battered Heat Fans: A Miami Heat Podcast. Runtime 27 min. Published July 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.