Mike Miller Reunites with LeBron James as he signs for the Cavaliers

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Mike Miller will be teaming up with former Heats team mate LeBron James. But this time, they won't be wearing the same jersey as the Miami Heat as both players has now signed up with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Miller has agreed to sign a two year contract worth $5.5 million which includes a player option during the second year. When Miller signs the contract, he will receive $2.7 million next season, and the player option is worth another $2.8 million.

Aside from the Cleveland, Dallas and Denver was also interested in signing Miller to their team but it seems like Miller is much more interested in playing together with James. They have been team mates under the Heat franchise for three years in which they have won two championships together.

It was through his Instagram account that Miller announced the good news. He said "Thanks to Memphis for a great year!!" He added "'But I'm so excited to be a part of the Cleveland family and their fans. The only thing you can expect from me is everything I have! So excited to reunite with u my brother! I know I don't even need to tell you this but I will ''Let It Fly''."

Miller played 82 games with the Memphis. He averaged 7.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, and shot 45.9 percent from 3-point range last season. He has also averaged 11.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in his 15 years in NBA.

The 34 year old, South Dakota Native has started playing in NBA since 2000. He was selected by the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft and plays the position of forward. He has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards and Miami Heat and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2001. He was also named as the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2006.

This is the first time that Miller will be playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers and basing from his messages he is excited to be working with James once more. The James-Miller combo is going to be something to look out from this coming season.

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