- When Dwyane Wade became a free agent in September, not every member of the Cleveland Cavaliers were on board with signing him.
- Though LeBron James pushed for his former teammate and good friend, some Cavs players were worried it would affect team chemistry.
- James said he was "bothered" by the reception of Wade, but has moved past it.
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LeBron James says he was bothered that so few Cavs teammates embraced signing Dwyane Wade: 'F--- it, it is what it is'
Some Cavaliers players were reportedly worried that Dwyane Wade would affect team chemistry, but LeBron James pushed for his former teammate anyway.
While Dwyane Wade has played well off the bench in recent weeks for the Cleveland Cavaliers, not every player was immediately on board with his signing.
According to The Athletic's Jason Lloyd, when Wade reached a buyout with the Chicago Bulls to become a free agent right before training camp, James reached out to his close friend and former teammate.
However, according to Lloyd, the Cavs were fresh off a voluntary training session in Santa Barbara, California, and the camaraderie on the team was evident. Some Cavs players were worried that adding a player with Wade's star power would affect chemistry, particularly when it meant likely cutting veteran forward Richard Jefferson, a popular locker room presence.
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However, despite the "frosty" welcome, as Lloyd put it, the Cavs signed Wade anyway.
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