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Jul 2023
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Dan Le Batard on LeBron's Miami arrival ...

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In episode 3 of A King's Reign: Zach Harper is joined by Meadowlark Media's Dan Le Batard to discuss the huge impact of LeBron James' arrival in 2010 on the city of Miami and the unprecedented spotlight on the team. Then Dave DuFour and Tim Cato details the significance of the Dallas Mavericks overcoming the Heat to win the 2011 NBA title.

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