After James made his decision, the Heat moved forward without him, and Adebayo sent a message to the 41-year-old star. According to The Miami Herald, Adebayo said: “To me, you should always be happy for the decision he made. Adebayo and LeBron particularly strengthened their friendship during their time with the USA National Team at the Paris Olympics, where both won gold medals. Adebayo later revealed the message he sent to James after deciding to sign with Philadelphia instead of returning to Miami. “Like I told him in the message, I’m going to bust his ass.