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“I won the 2 hardest championships in NBA history”: Lakers’ LeBron James sings his own praises for titles in 2016 and 2020

Samir Mehdi
|Published Dec 08, 2020 01:39PM UTC

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LeBron James says that the 2016 and 2020 titles were two of the hardest championships to be won in league history.

LeBron James will be entering his 18^th season as the 2020-21 NBA title favorite alongside Anthony Davis with the Lakers.

James has already cemented himself as one of the, if not the, greatest player of all time. He has clinched 4 titles – he was the Finals MVP for all 4 of those.

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His 2012 NBA championship came after a gentleman’s sweep over the young Oklahoma City Thunder. His second was in a grueling 7-game series against the San Antonio Spurs in 2013.

The next two titles, are probably the most historic championships ever won in NBA history, to date.

LeBron James has a bold statement regarding his previous 2 championships.

LeBron James recently went on the Road Trippin Pod with former Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson. While discussing many aspects about his career, the 2020 Bubble championship eventually came up.

In regards to this, James said:

“The one thing that I know for sure, is that I’ve been a part of 2 teams that’s won the two hardest championships in NBA history. 2016 Cavs coming back from down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors and then what we went through in the Bubble.”

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Are these 2 championships truly the hardest championships that have ever been won?

Coming back from down 3-1 against a 73-9 Warriors team isn’t easy. It is most definitely one of the most memorable championship wins in league history.

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The 2020 NBA ‘Bubble’ championship has had many mixed perceptions on it. Some say it was easier as there no distractions. Others believe it was the toughest one to date due to no home court advantage and being isolated from the outside world.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.