Kobe: Retirement? No Rush!

In the 2011-2012 NBA season, after the Miami Heat's Big Three failed to secure the championship, the mastermind Pat Riley resolutely chose to rebuild to avoid a hefty luxury tax, and the Miami supermarket officially opened for business.

LeBron James chose to go home, returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland fans naturally welcomed him with open arms. Although LeBron's "Decision 1" had caused many die-hard fans to curse him, he did it to defeat the most terrifying demon in NBA history—Zhou Ze.

Understandable!

Chris Bosh traveled far to Washington to join forces with the 2010 first-overall pick, John Wall. Furthermore, thanks to a reminder from Zhou Ze, Bosh discovered the potential risk of a blood clot early, and the surgery was a complete success. Immediately afterward, the Washington Wizards signed Chris Bosh to a three-year, $80 million max contract.

Dwyane Wade rejected a two-year, $36 million extension offer from Pat Riley, publicly stating that he wanted a super-max contract. After some back-and-forth, Pat Riley offered Wade a four-year, $110 million super-max deal.

Wade happily treated Zhou Ze and his entire family to dinner.

Although the Miami Heat's Big Three had disbanded...

From a financial perspective, Bosh and Wade clearly made a killing, and while LeBron didn't make as much, he certainly didn't lose out.

The only one who suffered a massive loss was the mastermind Pat Riley. He publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with Zhou Ze in front of the media, claiming that he had corrupted the league's culture and made NBA players care only about playing for money.

No choice...

He could no longer manipulate Dwyane Wade.

In addition, although Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony was eliminated by the Golden State Warriors this season, he announced during the offseason that he would remain in Denver.

Time flies