>Stop trying to make Miami pre-the-big-three matter. It didn't.

You're right - it didn't matter for LeBron - because he knew he could turn any team into a contender - as he's proven time and time again. So it really didn't matter that the Heat were trash prior to Bron's arrival.

For KD? It absolutely mattered. He wasn't going to join an average team - he joined the greatest front-running team in history - it's the easy road but that doesn't mean he's not great (he is) - nor does it mean Golden State isn't a true dynasty (they are) - but it's different from other dynasties we've seen. The great Celtics team didn't concede that needed more and recruit Wilkins. The Bulls dynasty didn't feel threatened and feel like they needed Ewing or Malone. The Warriors weren't comfortable with their makeup because of one reason: LeBron James. And KD knew he wasn't going to beat LeBron unless he joined the Warriors - so it's a smart decision by them both - but also a concession that they couldn't beat him straight up.



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