In a recent episode of his show, sports analyst Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on LeBron James’ decision not to attend Dwyane Wade’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Wade, a former teammate and close friend of LeBron, was honored in a star-studded event, but the Lakers superstar chose not to be present.
While acknowledging LeBron’s right to make his own choices, Smith made a point about why this matter is significant, saying, “To me, LeBron James is the last person who should have missed Dwyane Wade’s Hall of Fame induction.”
Smith’s argument centers around the idea that Dwyane Wade played a crucial role in LeBron’s championship success.
Smith observed, “It could easily be argued that LeBron James wouldn’t know what it feels like to be a champion if it weren’t for Dwyane Wade.” He further emphasized LeBron’s versatility and the need for a talented playmaker by his side, similar to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s reliance on Magic Johnson.
Smith firmly believes that LeBron’s championship pedigree is owed to Wade, stating, “I firmly believe that LeBron James owes his championship success to Dwyane Wade. Before LeBron James brought his talents to South Beach, Dwyane Wade was already a champion.”
Smith also highlighted how Wade taught LeBron how to handle the pressures both on and off the court, especially from the media.
LeBron James, often considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has won four NBA championships, two of which were alongside Wade during their time with the Miami Heat.
