NBA superstar LeBron James kept his promise to bring the city of Cleveland its 1st ever NBA championship.
The Cavaliers beat the hapless Golden State Warriors 93-89 to win the 2016 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Sunday.
No team in NBA history had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA title until Sunday.
The Cavs’ historic win also ended a 52-year championship title drought in Cleveland.
I’m at a loss for words,” said an emotional James, who won MVP of the 2016 NBA Finals. “This is unbelievable.”
“For us to be able to end this drought… our fans deserve it. It was for them.”
“I came back for a reason, and that is to bring a championship to the city of Cleveland, to northeast Ohio and all of Ohio and all Cavaliers fans in the world,” he said.
James, 31, led all players in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks in game 7. He ended the game with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists to become only the 3rd player in NBA history to score a triple double in the NBA Finals.
The proud father shared his special moment with his 3 beautiful well behaved children, sons LeBron Jr., 11, Bryce, 9, and daughter Zhuri, 1.
Warriors guard Steph Curry, 28, was a non-factor in game 7. The 2-time MVP was totally outplayed by Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, who hit the biggest 3 point shot of his career in the final seconds.
Here’s how Twitter.com reacted to the Cavalier’s historic win:
Family portrait! ? pic.twitter.com/a5pwtkkdYT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 20, 2016
There can't be anymore LeBron James haters. He's proved that he is still the best player in the world with this championship!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 20, 2016
We wouldn't have our 100th playoff victory in #CavsHistory go down any other way. #NBAChampions | #OneForTheLand pic.twitter.com/jKRDyMUGll
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 20, 2016
Unanimous: LeBron James earns #NBAFinals MVP. https://t.co/vkESZWORxv pic.twitter.com/0c4XtkyAaC
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) June 20, 2016
? #CavsVsWarriors pic.twitter.com/SZtZhqQzo3
— Ciara (@ciara) June 20, 2016
Funny #NBAFinals Memes & Photoshops https://t.co/c8PaUFFXs8 pic.twitter.com/wt5oKmFU5r
— Terez Owens (@TerezOwens) June 20, 2016
"Let's both start undefeated then lose the biggest game of our lives" pic.twitter.com/T6zcbY7frR
— CoreyWitDaShot (@BeLikeCorey) June 20, 2016
Congrats to @KingJames and his @cavs for an amazing seven game championship. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/a5gAodJvah
— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) June 20, 2016
Damn, @Money23Green knew it was coming so just decided to create his #jordan face #NBAFinals @rolandsmartin pic.twitter.com/ePGHFYkqDf
— SolomonSimmons, Esq. (@SoloSpeaksTruth) June 20, 2016
Where did @KingJames draw inspiration from during one of the biggest games of his career? @S_C_ lyrics, of course.https://t.co/VuhS9uVF9f
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 20, 2016
The Golden State Warriors didn't win a game after you posted this. You stupid bitch. Fuck you @ravensymone pic.twitter.com/Uw0Z56xOQJ
— Zoe (@YourFavoriteZoe) June 20, 2016
Congratulations to Cavs, but still haven't forgotten about the murder of #TamirRice by Cleveland Police Officer Timothy Loehmann. #NBAFinals
— Attorneymom (@PinkCottonMom) June 20, 2016
#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/oKlKO0IrEq
— Terez Owens (@TerezOwens) June 20, 2016
Draymond Green returns to the court to congratulate LeBron James. #Respect https://t.co/YrMfrKaKPS
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 20, 2016
A wonderful demonstration of greatness! The @CityofCleveland, the @cavs organization, the team, the fans, and the great @KingJames..!
— Jim Brown (@JimBrownNFL32) June 20, 2016
So happy for my hero @KingJames ? pic.twitter.com/PVKQk1pL5M
— LeBron's Witnesses (@kinglbj_23) June 20, 2016
Never forget RT @MarlowNYC: Cleveland. July 8, 2010. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/WaAj12OPOH
— Shaunte (@JustShauny) June 20, 2016
@ayeshacurry pic.twitter.com/B2UkIMR8Zk
— an (@anisalrh) June 20, 2016
Cavs locker room had 350 bottles of limited edition Moet Nectar Rose Ohio bottles (Retail value: $21,000+) pic.twitter.com/xb1JqKgHKo
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 20, 2016
Looks like that Queen Bey power paid off well for the #Cavs! Congrats! https://t.co/gBw4hJ8bvf #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/9DYNCEL5SW
— JET magazine (@GetJETmag) June 20, 2016
This is important to note. https://t.co/N1KI4DcC5k
— iyonah (@iyonah) June 20, 2016
GSW are 0-3 since the Curry 2's were released.
— A. (@FreshAir_In) June 20, 2016
Funny #NBAFinals Memes & Photoshops https://t.co/c8PaUFFXs8 pic.twitter.com/cFIv18eAro
— Terez Owens (@TerezOwens) June 20, 2016
She's ready to get with Kyrie now ? pic.twitter.com/ZHn88J3LMk
— WORLDSTARHIPHOP (@WORLDSTAR) June 20, 2016
Take that, take that!!! #whoopin pic.twitter.com/roIOkymft1
— Mel Testamark (@MelNYC) June 20, 2016
Who did this? Lmao pic.twitter.com/2aQHPwnJUk
— Fefe (@msfefeduran) June 20, 2016
Usher and Jamie Foxx celebrating in the Cavs locker room. pic.twitter.com/DAMqOSHmR6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 20, 2016
There's real inspiration to be found in @KingJames & the #Cleveland Cavaliers winning the #NBAFinals tonight… https://t.co/8HyB5xRr2e
— Jawn Murray (@JawnMurray) June 20, 2016
NVM! Thanks, LeBron #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/d5yeopcXEn
— The Ringer (@ringer) June 20, 2016
.@KingJames reacts to @POTUS' congratulatory tweet… https://t.co/fge3t0Bccy
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 20, 2016
