Miami Reacts to LeBron on Twitter: From "Thank You" to #WadeCounty

Kyle Munzenrieder July 11, 2014 3:22PM

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Despite an act of street art vandalism, Miamians have mostly reacted in measured respect to LeBron James' decision. Miami's most notable almost universally took to Twitter with messages full of nothing but thank yous and respect.

The only real shade came in the form of Miamians rallying back around our original superstar Dwyane Wade. (Who, you know, sadly we should remind you technically hasn't resigned with the Heat yet.) Behind #HeatNation, #WadeCounty is currently the second biggest trending hashtag in Miami right now.

Rick Ross

Gotta Respect @KingJames family/business decision after 4 Eastern Conference Championships • 2 NBA Championships and coming to my @wingstop
— Mastermind (@rickyrozay) July 11, 2014

Dan Le Batard

Good for LeBron. Hugely grateful for last four years. Even the last 10 days have been amazing fun. You won't hear a negative syllable here
— Dan Le Batard Show (@LeBatardShow) July 11, 2014

Uncle Luke

Heat haters around the world just remember we're going to be alright we got things to do down here places to go. Thank you #LBJ AN GOOD LUCK
— LUTHER R CAMPBELL (@unclelukereal1) July 11, 2014

Micky Arison

I am shocked & disappointed in today's news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) July 11, 2014

Marco Rubio

Thank you to @KingJames for giving us 4 great years! Wish you much success back home in Ohio.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 11, 2014

Lili Estefan, Univision Host

THANK U @KingJames for 4 beautiful years with the @MiamiHEAT we are going miss u CHAMP! But going back HOME IS GREAT! Good Luck! #greatfull
— Lili Estefan (@LiliEstefan) July 11, 2014

Juan Pablo Galvis, Beachlor

THANK U @KingJames for 4 beautiful years with the @MiamiHEAT we are going miss u CHAMP! But going back HOME IS GREAT! Good Luck! #greatfull
— Lili Estefan (@LiliEstefan) July 11, 2014

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