The 2020 title was James’s hinge—from Cleveland hero to the first three-team Finals MVP in history.
James’s 2020 game—a point-forward who ran the offense at 35—was a style no one could copy.
In 2016 the Cavs beat the 73-win Warriors 4-3 from down 3-1—the only such Finals comeback.
The 2020 crown was earned by obsession and work, not luck—the never-quit mindset voters honored with the MVP.
A 29.8/11.8/8.5 line as the oldest FMVP yet—James was scorer, rebounder, and passer in one body.
In 2020 the Lakers beat Miami 4-2; James became the first to win Finals MVP with three teams.
James’s 2016 game—point-forward who blocked a breakaway in Game 7—was a style no one could copy.
The 2016 title was James’s hinge—from criticized star to the man who ended Cleveland’s 52-year wait.
A 29.7/11.3/8.9 line plus The Block—James was scorer, rebounder, passer, and defender in one body.
In 2013 the Heat beat the Spurs 4-3; James’s back-to-back title locked in a Miami dynasty.
James’s 2012 game—point-forward who guarded all five spots—was a style no one could copy.
The 2012 Finals showed a 28.6/10.2/7.4 line—James was a scorer, rebounder, and passer in one body.