LeBron James talking to Larry O’Brien trophy goes viral, makes 'cheating' claims: Watch

Before playing for Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James led Cleveland Cavaliers to ir first NBA title in 2016. However, James and Cavaliers lost two back-to-back finals to Golden State Warriors. In 2018, James joined Lakers. While his first season with Lakers did t result in a playoffs run, James was determined to win 2019-20 title. James kept his promise, leading LA to ir first NBA title since 2010. 

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LeBron James Larry O’Brien trophy video

As James was reunited with NBA trophy after years, 35-year-old NBA icon caught speaking to trophy. In a video uploaded by teammate JaVale McGee on his YouTube channel, James is seen speaking to trophy, accusing it of cheating on him. "I can’t believe you cheated on me for last four was years. What is wrong with you?" James is heard saying, before he tells trophy he'll take it back home when "lights come off". 

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Fans react to LeBron James Larry O'Brien trophy video

James' video received mixed reactions on Twitter. While fans were happy about ar Lakers title, some compared James to Michael Jordan, and even late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. "I mean he ain’t wrong tho," one fan wrote, referring to all times James lost in finals after 2016. Most fans replied with GIFs or memes, making fun of way James chose to talk to trophy. 

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On October 11 (October 12 IST), James and Lakers clinched a 106-93 Game 6 victory against Heat. ir 2019-20 NBA title was dedicated to late franchise legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who both lost ir lives in a helicopter crash on January 26. "It means a lot to represent this franchise,” James said, who also won his fourth NBA Finals MVP in process. James won his fourth NBA title and finals MVP award, becoming first player to win finals MVP award for three different teams. 

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(Im credits: JaVale McGee YouTube channel)