LeBron James' rings in Miami Heat came with a massive backlash to the superstar: All you need to know

The NBA world was rocked when LeBron James made his decision to leave his hometown team back in 2010.

James became one of the most hated athletes in the world. Taking his talents to South Beach appeared to be a weak move in the eyes of many. Honestly, nobody can blame people for having that kind of perspective.

LeBron James, though, formed an unstoppable big three alongside Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade at the Miami Heat. Fans were baffled by their formation considering that the NBA didn't permit Chris Paul to team up with Kobe Bryant in LA around the same time LBJ moved to Miami. Moreover, on top of the association's questionable permission, James also apparently betrayed Cleveland.

Given all these factors, his decision to play for the Heat became one of the most heated moments in league history. However, during the big three's first run, it seemed like it was going to be a total flop. Fans rejoiced when Miami came up short in the 2011 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.

After a humiliating defeat against the Mavs, the basketball world began to question James' legacy. LBJ couldn't do it alone with the Cleveland Cavaliers and still failed in Miami despite having all the help he needed. Basketball fans started doubting the legend and even predicted that he'd be one of the greats to never win a ring.

However, after receiving a lot of criticism and defeats, James had a second awakening. After a disappointing 2010-11 campaign, he went on to play arguably the best basketball of his career. With his super-human-like performances, "King" James finally won his first title in 2012 and would go back-to-back the next year.

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Looking back at LeBron James' Miami Heat stint

LeBron James

Looking back at LeBron James' stint with the Miami Heat, he was a different type of player.

James played with a purpose and was very aggressive. According to the man himself, he was playing basketball with an angry attitude on the court. LBJ embraced his role of becoming the NBA's biggest villain. As a result, everyone witnessed the beast mode Bron.

He played with the Heat from 2010-14, winning two back-to-back championships. James averaged 26.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. His monstrous performances led him to win back-to-back league MVPs, in 2012 and 2013. He could've won the award five times in a row beginning in 2009 if Derrick Rose hadn't won the MVP in 2011.

Considering everything James accomplished playing in Miami, his stint there arguably his best era in basketball. No matter what people say about his decision to form a super team to win championships, nobody can deny how dominant James was.