Though the superstar free agent plans to reveal his future NBA team from the Boys and Girls Club in Greenwich, Conn., – a jump shot away from the New York Knicks’ practice facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. – reports surfaced early Thursday morning that James plans to join the Heat, where a new ‘Big Three’ appears to be on the horizon in Miami.
It would be the third major coup in fewer than 48 hours for Pat Riley’s Heat. Franchise star Dwyane Wade announced his intention to re-sign with the team he won an NBA championship with in 2006, and former Toronto All-Star Chris Bosh said he’ll be joining the Finals MVP in South Beach.
The news of James’ intentions to avoid the Big Apple first appeared in a published report online and in multiple posts by NBA reporters on Twitter. It came less than a day after multiple reports indicated the New York Knicks’ chances of signing James had improved.
On Wednesday, Jared Dudley, a former Phoenix Suns teammate of Amar’e Stoudemire, posted on his Twitter account, “Breaking News!!! My sources tell me LeBron will announce that he will be goin to the NY KNICKS tomorrow on ESPN.. This is serious.. WOW!!!!”
Later in the day, a source close to James said the NBA star was expected to fly to Greenwich, Conn., to take part in an hour-long, nationally-televised special with ESPN Thursday night. In addition to its close proximity to the Knicks’ practice facility, Greenwich is approximately 25 miles from Madison Square Garden.
