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Dirk Nowitzki hated LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Heat: 'He couldn't stand it'

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki spent the entirety of his career with one NBA team. For 21 seasons, Nowitzki suited up for the Mavericks. He never left the franchise, joined up with other prime free agents and formed a super team.

Because of that, it should come as no surprise that Nowitzki couldn’t stand LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. That tidbit comes courtesy of Nowitzki’s longtime teammates J.J. Barea, who revealed Nowitzki’s hatred for the Heat on JJ Redick’s podcast.

Barea made the following comments about Nowitzki around the 35 minute mark of the podcast:

“[Nowitzki] was not going to let us lose.