James spent four seasons in a Miami Heat uniform, forming a dominant Big 3 that featured him, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, going to four straight NBA Finals and winning two.
Hall of Famer Pat Riley, who oversaw Miami as team president after winning an NBA title there as coach and helped orchestrate LeBron’s arrival in Miami, is leaving the door open for a potential return.
Speaking on the Dan Le Batard radio show, Riley said he would leave King James a key to open the door to his former kingdom, should he want to don a Heat uni once again:
There was a little confusion for Riley answering the question; He thought the inquiry was referring to a potential James return to Miami, when in fact, the question posited was referring to former Heat legend Dwyane Wade.
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In any case, Riley seems open to a reunion with James in Miami.
How likely is it? Not very. James is under contract with the Lakers for the next two seasons, hitting free agency when he’s 38. Never say never, but unless James decides to force his way out of Los Angeles or wants to gear up for a return to South Beach, don’t count on it.
Riley, though, may want to make sure the locks haven’t been changed. Just in case.
