After winning a couple of titles in a row, the Miami Heat made the tough and unpopular decision of waiving Mike Miller via the amnesty provision. It saved the team $17 million in luxury taxes, but may have contributed to pushing LeBron James out the door. Or at the very least, James wasn’t thrilled with the move as Miller explains. But hey, at least they’re back together again in Cleveland
“LeBron thought it was an unnecessary change,” Miller revealed. “I’m not saying I would have been a difference-maker. San Antonio was unbelievable last year and there are a lot of things that go into a season, but it was difficult for LeBron.
“It was difficult for all of us. It was difficult for me. I had to uproot my family and move again. It was tough. I think he was disappointed because he understands legacies and he understands what he wants to do in life. That’s what makes him special.”
“It was a tough pill to swallow for both of us,” Miller said. “That team went through a lot. The same thing this team is hoping to go through. You’re going to have ups and downs and you grow close. For me, I had a great relationship with LeBron and still have. It was extremely difficult. […] But it also meant a lot to me to see how much they cared, specifically LeBron and those guys, that I meant so much to them. Because at the end of the day, all you have are your teammates.”
H/T: Plain Dealer
