Former Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently revealed that two former NBA stars nearly joined him and LeBron James in Miami during the formation of the Heat’s legendary Big Three. According to Wade, both Amar’e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer were free agents at the time, and there were serious discussions about whether they would be the right fit alongside him and James.

“We were getting calls,” Wade said. “Amar’e was a free agent, Boozer was a free agent. So we had to look and see if those personalities and those talents obviously worked with us.”

Ultimately, Miami went in a different direction, landing Chris Bosh to complete the trio. It turned out to be the perfect move. Bosh’s ability to stretch the floor, defend multiple positions, and sacrifice his numbers for the team’s success made him an ideal complement to Wade and James. His versatility allowed Miami to play a more modern style, with Bosh often spacing the floor while providing crucial defensive stops.

During his time in Miami, Bosh averaged 17.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, helping the Heat win back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013. His clutch performances, including a critical offensive rebound in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals that led to Ray Allen’s iconic three-pointer, cemented his legacy as a key piece of Miami’s success.

While Stoudemire and Boozer were both talented big men, Bosh’s ability to adapt and play within Miami’s system proved the right choice. The Heat’s Big Three became one of the most dominant forces in NBA history, and Wade’s insight into the decision-making process offers a fascinating look at what could have been.