- LeBron James finally added an elusive NBA title to his already impressive resume, guiding the Heat to a five-game triumph over Oklahoma Thunder for their second NBA championship on June 21.

Following up on his regular-season Most Valuable Player nod, James averaged 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists in the finals and was named finals MVP.

Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) is presented his Most Valuable Player trophy by Kia representative Percy Vaughn during a news conference held by the NBA and Miami Heat in Miami, Florida, May 12, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]

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