It’s been a long time since the Los Angeles Lakers claimed a championship title. NBA All-Star LeBron James helped to change that. With a legendary performance, James led the Lakers to a remarkable victory in the 2020 NBA Finals.

The History of LeBron James

LeBron Raymone James was born in Akron, Ohio in 1984. After showing tremendous athletic ability in his youth, James was quickly recruited to the NBA. He quickly made a name for himself in the league, representing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.

Throughout his 16-year career in the NBA, James has experienced tremendous success. He was voted to the All-Star game 16 times, is a four-time MVP and a three-time NBA champ. But, it was in 2020 that James sealed his legacy as a true basketball icon.

LeBron James Steering the Lakers to Victory

James led the Lakers to a record of 52-19 in the regular season, and ultimately, to a title. Along the way, he racked up stats for the record books.

The 2020 NBA Finals MVP finished the series averaging 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists, with an overall shooting percentage of 50%. His defensive play was also impressive, as he racked up five blocks and eight steals in the six games.

He smashed the record for most points in a single series, scoring a total of 308 points throughout the Finals. He also had a triple double in Game 5, helping to seal the championship title in a 106-93 victory.

LeBron Leads Lakers to Finals

James showed his true leadership skills in the playoffs, leading his team to the Finals in 14 games. James averaged 26.7 points, 10.3 assists and 8.9 rebounds throughout the playoffs. This included back-to-back triple-doubles in Games 2 and 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets.

James also scored three 30-point triple-doubles during the playoffs, against the Blazers, Nuggets and Heat in the NBA Finals. This record-breaking performance helped the Lakers take home the championship title.

Post-Finals Celebrations

Of course, when the Lakers were crowned NBA champions, celebrations were inevitable. In order to honor his remarkable achievements, the city of Los Angeles arranged for a special ceremony to celebrate James and his teammates.

The celebration featured a helicopter flyover, a parade and a victory rally. The parade also featured a special Corona-proof float featuring James, displaying the message ‘Together we are stronger’.

The importance of LeBron James

LeBron James’ performance in the 2020 NBA Finals was a true testament to his greatness, showing why he is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. From the regular season, to the playoffs, to the Finals, James was the leader of his team and he drove the Lakers to their victory.

By leading his team to victory, James proved he is the leader of a dynasty and that he is an undeniable force in the world of basketball. His performance in the 2020 NBA Finals secured him his fourth championship title and helped cement his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.