October 10th 2023.
Michelle Beadle, former host of ESPN's NBA Countdown, believes she was fired from the show because of her criticism of LeBron James' infamous "The Decision" in 2010. As a free agent, James chose to join the Miami Heat alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, thus beginning the Superteam Era of the NBA.
Beadle shared her thoughts on the matter during a recent "Awful Announcing Podcast" episode, where she revealed that she had heard whispers that her departure from the show was due to James' anger. She commented that James is a powerful figure in the league, and his influence is undeniable.
This is not the first time Beadle has blamed James for her removal from NBA Countdown. She made similar claims in 2021, and added that Rachel Nichols, who took over the role as host, may have had a hand in Beadle's exit. She was referring to the media narrative being allowed to play out at the time, which she said she knew was coming from a particular source.
Nichols was ultimately removed from the show in 2021 after her disparaging remarks about Maria Taylor were caught on audio.
It is clear that James' influence is far-reaching, and it is worth noting that this is not the first time Beadle has alleged that he had a hand in her removal from the show. It will be interesting to see if James' power continues to affect other people's careers in the future.
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