In what should have been a smooth-sailing career for LeBron James, Su Xi had undoubtedly become his personal disaster—or perhaps, his nemesis.
Looking at Su Xi's fame now, LeBron could hardly believe it. 'Back in the day, I was the one who personally pushed to get this kid to Cleveland, hoping he'd be my sidekick.'
Back then, LeBron James, riding high on his "Chosen One" reputation, was at the height of his influence and could easily sway decisions. In fact, during his time in Cleveland, Su Xi had been very respectful of him. He even sided with LeBron during his conflict with the veteran player, Ricky Davis.
Because of this, James gained control of the locker room.
But Su Xi began to shine brighter and brighter on the court, sometimes even stealing James's spotlight. This was something James couldn't tolerate. He didn't need a sidekick who could upstage him, so he put intense pressure on the team's executives, and Su Xi was traded to Indiana.
