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At the heart of this discussion lies the assertion that LeBron James is not merely a player but a "fixer," orchestrating shifts in team dynamics and the overall structure of the league along with agent Rich Paul. Shumpert asserts that LeBron's decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in 2010 marked a pivotal moment in NBA history—a moment that, according to Shumpert, "ruined basketball." His choice to join forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh signaled the dawn of super teams, prompting other players to follow suit in forming alliances and undermining traditional competitive spirit.