Looking back: LeBron James' 10 trips to The Finals

LeBron James picked up NBA championship No. 4 in 2020 with the Lakers.

The second season of the LeBron James/Los Angeles Lakers partnership has culminated with a familiar playoff fate for a James-led team: a berth in The Finals. The 2020 Finals marked the 10th time a James-led team has reached the championship stage.

Here’s a look back at how LeBron’s teams have fared in his 10 NBA FInals trips.

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2007 Finals: Cavs vs. Spurs

Series result: Spurs win 4-0

 LeBron James and the Cavs fell short in the 2007 Finals.

2011 Finals: Mavericks vs. Heat

Series result: Mavericks win 4-2

The Mavericks upset the Heat in the 2011 Finals.

2012 Finals: Heat vs. Thunder

Series result: Heat win 4-1

LeBron James and the Heat won the title in 2012.

2013 Finals: Spurs vs. Heat

Series result: Heat win 4-3

In 2013, the Heat and LeBron James emerged victorious again.

2014 Finals: Heat vs. Spurs

Series result: Spurs win 4-1

The Spurs ousted the Heat in Game 5 of The Finals in 2014.

2015 Finals: Cavs vs. Warriors

Series result: Warriors win 4-2

Stephen Curry and the Warriors eliminated the Cavs in the 2015 Finals.

2016 Finals: Cavs vs. Warriors

Series result: Cavs win 4-3

LeBron James and the Cavs beat the Warriors in an epic 2016 Finals.

2017 Finals: Cavs vs. Warriors

Series result: Warriors win 4-1

The Warriors got their revenge against LeBron James and the Cavs in the 2017 Finals.

2018 Finals: Cavs vs. Warriors

Series result: Warriors win 4-0

Golden State swept the LeBron-led Cavs in the 2018 Finals.

2020 Finals: Lakers vs. Heat

Series result: Lakers win 4-2

Relive the Lakers’ run to the 2010 title as LeBron James led the way for L.A.