How Many NBA Finals Has LeBron James Been In?
LeBron James has been in the NBA Finals a total of nine times in his career. He’s won three championships, and been named the Finals MVP three times.
LeBron James’ NBA Finals History
LeBron James has been in a total of 9 NBA Finals. He has been to the Finals with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. Out of those 9 Finals, he has won 3 championships.
LeBron James’ first NBA Finals appearance
LeBron James made his first NBA Finals appearance in 2007, when he was just 23 years old. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were matched up against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs were a seasoned team, led by future Hall of Famers Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. The Cavaliers were no slouches either, led by James and fellow All-Star Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
The series went the full seven games, with the Spurs winning in the end. James put up impressive numbers throughout the series, averaging over 25 points per game. Despite the loss, it was clear that James was a force to be reckoned with and someone to watch out for in future NBA Finals.
LeBron James’ second NBA Finals appearance
In his second NBA Finals appearance, James faced off against the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks were the better team throughout the series and won in six games. James averaged 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game in the series.
LeBron James’ third NBA Finals appearance
In his third NBA Finals appearance, James and the Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. James averaged 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in the series, and was named the Finals MVP for the second straight year.
How many NBA Finals has LeBron James been in?
LeBron James has been in 9 NBA Finals so far in his career. He has been in the Finals with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. He has won 3 championships, all with the Miami Heat.
LeBron James’ fourth NBA Finals appearance
LeBron James is appearing in his fourth NBA Finals, this time with the Miami Heat. He has a chance to win his first championship ring, something that has eluded him so far in his career.
This will be James’ fourth trip to the Finals and he is looking to finally win that elusive first championship ring. He has been close before, but always came up short. This time, he is teaming up with fellow superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to try and take down the mighty Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks are a formidable opponent, but the Heat are confident they have what it takes to win it all. It should be a great series and we can’t wait to see how it plays out.
LeBron James’ fifth NBA Finals appearance
This will be James’ fifth NBA Finals appearance, and he’s seeking his fourth championship. He’s currently 3-1 in the Finals, with his lone loss coming in 2011 to the Dallas Mavericks.
LeBron James’ sixth NBA Finals appearance
LeBron James will be appearing in his sixth NBA Finals this year, tying him with NBA legends Bill Russell and Michael Jordan for the most Finals appearances in league history. James has appeared in the Finals in each of the last eight seasons, winning three championships. This year’s Finals will mark the first time James has not been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2010.
