"The Decision" deserves a deep rewind | LeBron James' free agency 2010 

Beef History: The New York Knicks vs. Free Agency

“And a 13 year old Donavan Mitchell is out side I don’t know why I’m telling you this” That’s had me dying

And now that child, Donovan Mitchell, is a Cavalier. What a world.

Healthy Rose and Lebron would have been sick

Why is he wearing the same shirt as LeBron?!?! I’m dying! 😂 👔

Almost a decade later and LeBron is still good enough to cause the same hype around his free agency

LeBron in 2010 to Cleveland: I've decided to take my talents to South Beach LeBron in 2019 to Lakers Roster: I've decided to SEND your talents to New Orleans in exchange for the services of Anthony Davis.

The most embarrassing part was having the event sponsored by bing.

Going to Miami wasnt a mistake, but making this 1 hour special was

God I can’t wait to relive all this drama again.

Bosh's neck still catches me off guard to this day

The 3 times LeBron James went into unrestricted free agency is where he would wind up winning the title year 2 of his deal. Year 2 in Miami 2012 Year 2 in Cleveland 2016 Year 2 in Los Angeles 2020 Do you see a pattern here?

That Bulls team would have been awesome

Perfect timing.

who else is watching this in 2019 when everyone is waiting for kawhi answer if he will stay in Toronto or go to la lakers or la clippers

Imagine not trading Hickson for Amare at that time

The 30 for 30 on this will be insane.

The biggest NBA moment of all time.... "ima take my talents to south beach".... it's a household saying....

I remember being at work and this being on the big TV's and everyone got quiet and went whaaaat. This is in buffalo. I couldn't even imagine what it was like in Cleveland or Miami. I remember it being so bizarre. You would think the election was on

I like how Seth picked a shirt that matches LeBron's shirt. I appreciate the effort, quality content right there.

Can't believe it's been 8 years. Edit:Can’t believe it’s been 10 years.

This is a great video. And the fact that Donovan Mitchell was there makes things even crazier.

Most Unpredictable Free Agent Stars: 2010: Lebron 2014: Lebron 2016: Kevin Durant 2018: Lebron 2019: Kawhi 2021: Giannis? Well Giannis did not enter free agency.

As a Heat fan I almost couldn't believe it was happening. I was hopeful Wade was staying and I was sure that Wade would stay if Miami could sign another big player. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew Miami had space for a 3rd max free agent, but it wasn't until Wade and Bosh signed together, which already had me super thrilled, that I thought it was possible. The thing with Wade was I was super worried he was going to Chicago. I knew he wanted to play there. And it worked out. People try and say the big 3 was a failure, but four finals and two titles in four years is not a failure.

if he went to Chicago, that could’ve potentially been the worst career move ever. the Michael comparisons would ruin him

Basketball is my favorite sport. I like the way they dribble up and down the court.

and now that 13 year old kid, Donovan Mitchell is a superstar of the Cleveland Cavaliers

D.Rose ACL Injury against Sixers deserves a rewind

Crazy to think 2010 was 8 years ago. Logically, i know that. It's just hard to believe.

Sports bars were filled just to see where this guy would go, what a crazy time

11:29 "There is a 13 year old named Donovan Mitchell, in the crowd outside. I have no idea why i am telling you this." Today, Donovan Mitchell just broke the Cavs (and Lebron James') record of most points in a single game by a player, in a historic win against the Chicago Bulls. 71 points. Seth, are you a time traveller?

NBA Free Agency at its peak. LeBron had the entire basketball world in his hands.

Lebron to Yankees calling it.

Deeply appreciate the old PowerPoint WordArt sprinkled throughout the video lol

"welcome to a moment in history" that line makes my skin crawl simply because reliving these situations I remember so vividly, it's wonderful to be able to go down memory lane and really see in detail what really happened. This series is amazing.

I remember leading up to this, this was ALL espn & other sports outlets was talking about! You couldn't get online or even walk down the street without hearing about LeBron. It was tiredsome.

I remember he kept saying the word "process" over and over again Maybe that means he goin to philly

I don't know what blew my mind more: the Heat signing the TOP THREE free agents that season or Durant joining a 73-win team.

Prime derrick rose + LeBron would have been so damn good

I like the late 2000’s power point presentation 😂😂😂

Idk why but I actually laughed so hard when u said "lebron and friends" instead of the Cavs

By the way, that fake Sopranos story is just so, so, SO Knicks...

It probably sucked for everyone else but for us who lived in S Florida during this time was truly amazing.

“.....doing not crimes” 😂😂😂

I have a theory that LeBron James and the Cavaliers had an agreement that LeBron would leave to the Heat agreeing to return in a couple years so the Cavaliers could tank and get good lottery picks (example Kylie Irving and Andrew Wiggins which they used to get Kevin Love) so when LeBron returned he would have the team around him to win a championship that they couldn’t build through free agency and it worked. Very Smart move if true.

Imagine if he went to Chicago

lebron's Im coming home essay deserves a deep rewind

I always feels so empty after they finally show the clip and then just end it on that.

Please do David Freese’s walk off home run in game 6 of the 2011 World Series.

As a Floridian this is a beautiful moment 😢❤❤❤

Man I remember watching the Decision live at the edge of my bed Such an amazing day/week for us Heat fans...I wish I could go back to that day

And it was this decision that my beautiful city of Miami enjoyed years of victory in the NBA!

This is Kawhi right now but more humble lol

As a Cavs fan, this one hurt Was happy he came back to deliver a chip despite playing for an owner who publicly trashed him and a fan base who cursed him.

This move changed the league...after this players started taking more control of their careers.

I came to RU-vid for a cucumber salad recipe and next thing you know I’m here. Watching my third rewind video.

Nice touch wearing the same shirt.

Hard to believe this summer it will be 10 years since.

If Jordan and Riley met with LeBron, and was told to give up 23, and LeBron wears number 6 a season later in Miami, Jordan and Riley both knew LeBron was going to Miami from the previous year. Jordan played it off well in the off season of 2010 and that's what they are meant to do, dupe everyone. His best friend in Wade was the secret ingredient no one else had.

Rose, Wade, Bron, Boozer, Noah is a dynasty so sad i didn't see it happen

I continue to be impressed at the pace at which the episodes in this high-quality series are produced. Great job Seth and Alex!

French striker Antoine Griezmann tried to do this but it didnt really pan out too well

Admit it or not. I remember exactly where I was watching this. And I called my best friend the moment after it was announced. He was at work at best buy

LeBron really had a lot of great options on the table. Had he stayed in Cleveland, they may have found him a second co-star, like maybe Chris Bosh, plus coach Byron Scott running the show. Los Angeles and Chicago had great young players of their own. New York and New Jersey had the cap space. But Miami ultimately won out based on the most important thing - leadership. Specifically, leadership from the top. Arison and Riley were committed to treating their whole team well and supporting everyone. Contrast that to owners like crazy Dolan in New York, nutty racist Sterling in Los Angeles, scathing Gilbert in Cleveland, or the ambitious but clueless Prohorkov in New Jersey. Reinsdorf at least won six championships in Chicago, but he's had trouble finding competent management since Krause left. They also explained how Florida had no state income tax - meaning LeBron would save money and come ahead further than if he took Cleveland's max. But it was all underscored by Riley's seven championship rings - he showed them that they were all about winning. Sure, other teams had the talent - some perhaps even more than Miami. But none had the leadership to back it all up. That's the difference.

I remember that crowd was dead when I seen it live... Yu can her the balloons being popped. And hearts shattering. On the other hand I got see that man 20 times... Thanks for ya services LeBron

_Now JJ Hickson robbing houses now. 😂😂_

"Taking my talents to South Beach"-One of the greatest quotes in NBA history!!!

1:33 look at that western playoff teams with at least 50 wins is crazy

It's crazy that this happened 8 years ago. It feels like just yesterday I was watching all of this unfold while I was in college.

I'm been watching the NBA and my opinion on this theme is this: I understand that some Cavs fans were angry with LeBron for his decision, but we can't forget that the management didn't do nothing to improve the team and possibly to help LeBron to get a ring. But finally he would win a ring with them. Big hugs for Portugal!

The Decision was iconic, LeBron James made the right call going to Miami 100% 👏👏👏👏👏

As I got into European Football more, I find it INSANE how in Football your lauded if you go win trophies in different leagues and teams when in basketball your RIDICULED to know end for leaving your team 😅

D Rose and LeBron would have been crazy

Also, I am laughing too damn hard at the ending. Haven't Knicks fans had enough misery? Nope.... just waiting for Durant to spurn them for the Nets this offseason.

This is seriously my favorite series on all of RU-vid! Please keep making these! The editing and quality is amazing. I love the music that always starts playing near the end, to the build up of the actual event playing. Love this!!!

I feel so old watching a "rewinder" of The Decision. It feels like it was just a few years ago and it's almost been a decade.

It's crazy how lebrons hairline has gone forward in the last 10 years

11:27 thank you Kanye very cool

Damn, great video. No corny ass wack ass try hard jokes. Light humor that relates to the subject, and just reporting the facts layed out beautifully. This guy is GOOD.

Almost shed a tear when he said he was taking his talent to South Beach... Such an awesome thing the hear knowing how that all turned out

what I took from this: LeBron broke D Rose's future. If he had gone to the Bulls, all the butterfly effect would have been different, and D Rose wouldn't have had to work so hard. Thanks LeBron.

Still my favorite series on this great sports channel. I think just about all the series they produce on this channel are pretty interesting, but I really like learning about the history of history's greatest sports moments.

i seriously love this rewinder series! very informative and cool structure.

Appreciated the editing on this, and the 80's synth music.

"Have you ever heard of the Los Angeles Clippers" Lmfao

Yes yesss more Rewinder

beautifully worked video

Kawhi went from being coached by a Nurse to a Doc

brace yourselves for the cav's owner to lose his sh#! again when lebron leaves....

Thank you.

Seeing a NBA superstar wear a checkered shirt was something I didn't expect. Fashion moves so quickly these decades

Increible video. Thanks for uploading it

Just realized he's wearing almost the same shirt as Lebron is haha

Now he's a NBA champion with the L.A. Lakers!

Awesome awesome work, as always. You rock, man! Thanks for that!

Crazy. I got chills just now.

Never forget that Dan Gilbert wouldn't give up JJ Hickson for Amar'e 😑😑😑😑

Cavs fan - it hurt when he left, and I was really surprised and upset, but understand now that it was probably the right decision. Was so sick of us losing to teams like Boston and San Antonio simply because they couldn’t get another star alongside Lebron. That 2016 ring was one of the best moments I’ve ever experienced, I would like Lebron to come back for one more run with our young squad now and possibly get one or two more. Even if he’s 39 averaging 20 that would still mean so much. He’s always going to be that kid from Akron.

I remember watching this...

This was nice to watch as it added another layer of info to the Cavs rewinder you guys made