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The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade holds the the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy and LeBron James holds his most valuable player trophy after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)![146663374]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Team owner Micky Arison of the Miami Heat holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy as he celebrates with his players after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)![146659513]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: (L-R) LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrate late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146659453]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: (L-R) LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrate late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![SOP_AP_SPANS_SPANBKN__Carr_1_]()
Dwyane Wade, del Heat de Miami, levanta el trofeo de la NBA, tras el quinto partido de la final contra el Thunder de Oklahoma City, el viernes 22 de junio de 2012 (AP Foto/Lynne Sladky)![APTOPIX_NBA_Finals_Ba_Carr]()
Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (1) reacts after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball seriesagainst the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)![NBA_Finals_LeBron_James_Trophy]()
The Miami Heat's LeBron James rests his hand on the the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy during a news conference after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)![miami_heat_10]()
The Miami Heat celebrate after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)![NBA_Finals_Basketball_Carr_3_]()
NBA legend Bill Russell presents the most valuable player award to the Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)![146659485]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat celebrates late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 121-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146660943]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Finals Championship trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146659703]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Juwan Howard #5 of the Miami Heat celebrates with LeBron James #6 late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146661573]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Team President Pat Riley of the Miami Heat hugs Mario Chalmers #15 as they celebrate after their 121-106 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146661208]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146663724]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: (L-R) Russell Westbrook #0 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on dejected during their post game press conference against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 121-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146663449]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: The Miami Heat celebrate with their fans after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)![146663361]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Fans celebrate the Miami Heat's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)![146663362]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Fans celebrate the Miami Heat's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)![146663357]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Fans celebrate the Miami Heat's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)![NBA_Finals_Basketball_Carr_5_]()
Miami Heat fans celebrate after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)![NBA_Finals_Basketball_Carr_4_]()
The Miami Heat celebrate after they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 5 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Thursday, June 21, 2012. (AP Photo/David Santiago, el Nuevo Herald)![146659741]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Fans celebrate the Miami Heat's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)![mimi_heat]()
LeBron James battle for a lose ball against Kevin Durant during the third quarter of game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder against Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Thursday, June 21, 2012. (AP Photo/David Santiago, el Nuevo Herald)![146588463]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 19: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat moves the ball in the post in the second half against James Harden #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 19, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)![146661475]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: THe Miami Heat celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Finals Championship trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)![146663356]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Fans celebrate the Miami Heat's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)![miami_heat]()
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant fights for position against Miami Heat's LeBron James during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Tuesday, June 19, 2012. The Heat defeated the Thunder 104-98. (AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald, David Santiago) MAGS OUT![miami_heat1]()
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade goes to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka, rear right, and Russell Westbrook, during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Tuesday, June 19, 2012. The Heat defeated the Thunder 104-98. (AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald, David Santiago) MAGS OUT![miami_heat4]()
Miami Heat fans celebrate after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)![miami_heat3]()
Miami Heat fans celebrate the Heat's win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Hialeah, Fla., Friday, June 22, 2012 after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)![miami_heat5]()
Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) looses the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) defends during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.(AP Photo/Ronald Martinez, Pool)![miami_heat6]()
The Miami Heat's Chris Bosh celebrates in the locker room after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)![miami_heat7]()
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) grabs a rebound as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.(AP Photo/Ronald Martinez, Pool)![miami_heat8]()
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions.(AP Photo/Ronald Martinez, Pool)![miami_heat9]()
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) from Republic of Congo shoots against Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (1) at Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith, Pool)![146659441]()
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Julio Gomez shows off his face paint as he poses for a portrait before game five of the 2012 NBA finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat at Havana Nines June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)LeBron James, Miami Heat are World Champions
LeBron James has won his first NBA championship after nine seasons as he led the Miami Heat to their second title in six years.
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