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LeBron James: How “The Decision” Changed the NBA

Six years ago LeBron pulled the biggest power move in sports history by announcing that he was going to form a super team in Miami on national TV. In the process he changed the course of two franchises, changed the way free agency was viewed and broke the hearts of everyone in Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland has since forgiven LeBron after he came home and delivered on his promise, but the ramifications of The Decision are still seen throughout the league.

Here’s how The Decision has effected the NBA, and how it continues to effect the league.