LeBron James causes a Heat wave in Miami

The Miami Heat officially welcomed LeBron James to south Florida on Friday in a glitzy ceremony in their home town arena that featured James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh signing their new contracts

Miami: The Miami Heat officially welcomed LeBron James to south Florida on Friday in a glitzy ceremony in their home town arena that featured James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh signing their new contracts.

The former free-agent trio wore their white Heat uniforms to the welcoming bash in front of a crowd of 13,000 Miami fans.

Miami Heat's LeBron James (Jersey No 6) Dwyane Wade (3) and Chris Bosh (1) speak to the gathering on being introduced to fans in Miami on Saturday. PIC/AFP

"It feels right," James said. "When we step on the floor, every single night, we are going to make the world know that the Heat is back."

The event took place one day after reigning two-time MVP James announced he would be joining the Heat.