Heat boss jokes about James infamous promise: We ll win many championships

According to US sports media F/W reporter Nico Martinez, at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Heat owner Mickey Allison became famous for a frank and funny quote about the trio of James, Bosh and Wade. Looking back at an old saying from the early days of that era, he won a strong response from the crowd and went viral on the Internet. "In 2010, with Dwyne, LeBron and Bosh, we knew we could win. Not one, not two...I think there are only two," the boss joked during his speech.

This moment reminds us of the summer of 2010 when LeBron decided to join the Heat and build one of the league's most iconic super teams. In the company of Wade and Bosh, expectations were high, and many believed that dynasty was inevitable. In one contact with the media, before they played a game together, LeBron made an historical commitment. He predicted not one, or even two, but more than seven titles in Miami, and he claimed to have a firm belief to achieve that. "Different, not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven... When I say that, I really believe it," James said.

This is a crazy moment that evoked a warm cheer and praise for the king. Fans were so excited about him that they might not even realize how exaggerated the sentence was. Of course, you can also see Riley observing quietly, as if he knew that this sentence would come back to bother him.

Naturally, James and his new teammates lost the finals due to immediate karma in the finals of that year. They folded completely against the Dallas Mavericks, with James averaging 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game and being nailed to the scapegoat. Even in Game 4, he scored only eight points in 45 minutes. LeBron saved himself by winning consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013, winning the Thunder and Spurs in the Finals, respectively. But after losing to the Spurs in 2014, he gave up on the Heat and has not returned yet.

If you count, LeBron is at least five titles away from the infamous goal he sets, and many Heat fans still put this head on his head today. While this statement was unrealistic from the beginning, no one expected LeBron to be released after just four seasons and two championships. When Wade and Bosh were still productive on the court, he abandoned them, and many critics (including Pat Riley) thought he gave up too early.

Today, the Heat finally got a little revenge, put James in place, and brought that moment back to the spotlight across the country. While Mickey Allison is just kidding with his former players, it's a great lesson to tell you what happens when you over-commit and under-delivery. Fortunately, LeBron seems to have learned his lesson, and neither side has any lingering resentment. However, for fans, that memorable moment will forever be associated with James’ legacy in Miami.