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MVP LeBron silences critics with maiden NBA championship
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June 23, 2012, Saturday
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LEBRON James capped off one of the most astonishing playoff runs in National Basketball Association history, silencing critics who questioned his grit and fortitude as he raised the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time in his nine-year career.
"Oh man, this right here is the happiest day of my life," said 2012 NBA finals MVP James on Thursday. "It is a dream come true."
James, who won his third league MVP award this season, lost twice previously in the NBA finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007 and the Heat in 2011 but wasn't going to be denied this time around.
James finished with a triple double, 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, as the Miami Heat hammered the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 at home in Game 5 to claim their second NBA title in franchise history and first in six years.
"Losing the finals last year put me back in place, it humbled me a lot," said James, before succumbing to the excitement. "It's about damn time!"
"Oh man, this right here is the happiest day of my life," said 2012 NBA finals MVP James on Thursday. "It is a dream come true."
James, who won his third league MVP award this season, lost twice previously in the NBA finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007 and the Heat in 2011 but wasn't going to be denied this time around.
James finished with a triple double, 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, as the Miami Heat hammered the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 at home in Game 5 to claim their second NBA title in franchise history and first in six years.
"Losing the finals last year put me back in place, it humbled me a lot," said James, before succumbing to the excitement. "It's about damn time!"
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