According to the ever-so-correct Mayans, 2012 was predicted to be the end of all humanity and the world would cease to exist. And look what has happened to us so far this year: world-renowned New Year-usherer Dick Clark passed away, the world lost Joseph Paterno, and Miami Heat haters all stood in shock and, in some cases, horror as LeBron James held his first NBA Championship high.
Yes, it was a fateful night for most anti-Heat men and women on June 21, as the Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to win their fourth consecutive NBA Finals game, clinching the franchise's second title, their first since Shaq's last in 2006. Dwyane Wade hoisted his second championship as well. The real story was LeBron James's and Chris Bosh's first championship wins, which is also the cause of most of the Heat hate.
On July 7, 2010 (two years ago today!) Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were on the PTI program on ESPN and announced their future destination plans: they were both on their way to Miami. The next day, LeBron James made his decision in front of his loyal Cleveland fans of the Boys and Girls club and said he was intent on "taking his talents to South Beach," which, despite being a full three miles away (it makes a difference, trust me), is apparently the secondary home to the Miami Heat.
After last year's Finals failure, everyone not named Pat Riley (okay, maybe even Pat Riley) ridiculed and joked about the Heat. Chris Bosh was made fun of for his dinosaur-like good looks, LeBron was tormented because of his cold, ringless hands and his north-of-the-border hairline, and Dwyane Wade was ridiculed by only myself for doing nothing to better the team and not being ridiculed by anyone else.
But those jokes are long gone (well, the Boshasaurus and LeBron's hairline are still around), as LeBron has a ring (well, he'll be receiving it opening night next season) and the Big 3 finally fulfilled the ever-expanding expectations of the critics. Skip Bayless, no matter how much you hate, LeBron did it. You there, typing on your own unique blog (which is basically a less-efforted, worse version of this blog but with a lot more viewers) who badmouth the Heat constantly, they did it. All of your "they only have one championship" whining cannot be answered in the offseason. Don't worry kids, Project Repeat is WELL underway.
