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    LeBron’s Cavs win NBA Finals, end Cleveland’s 52-year major title wait

    LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. (AFP)

    Updated on: Jun 20, 2016 12:15 PM IST
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    LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2016 12:15 PM

    LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. (AFP)

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    LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O'Brien championship and Bill Russell MVP trophies. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O'Brien championship and Bill Russell MVP trophies. (Reuters)

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    LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates after the win. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates after the win. (AP)

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    The Cavs hold up the championship trophy after the win. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Cavs hold up the championship trophy after the win. (Reuters)

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    LeBron James with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. (Reuters)

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    The Cavs pose for a photo with teammates, family and staff. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Cavs pose for a photo with teammates, family and staff. (AP)

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    LeBron James holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. (AFP)

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    An emotional LeBron James with the trophy. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    An emotional LeBron James with the trophy. (AFP)

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    The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate their championship victory at the Oracle Arena. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate their championship victory at the Oracle Arena. (Reuters)

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    LeBron James is congratulated by the NBA commissioner as the Cavs celebrate their win. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James is congratulated by the NBA commissioner as the Cavs celebrate their win. (Reuters)

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    LeBron James holds his daughter Zhuri during a press conference after the game. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James holds his daughter Zhuri during a press conference after the game. (AFP)

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    Cleveland Cavaliers fans celebrate the team’s win. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Cleveland Cavaliers fans celebrate the team’s win. (AFP)

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    Cavaliers fans celebrate in the streets outside of Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio after the game. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Cavaliers fans celebrate in the streets outside of Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio after the game. (REUTERS)

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    LeBron James in tears after the win. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James in tears after the win. (Reuters)

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    LeBron had returned to his home state of Ohio two years ago from the Miami Heat to end Cleveland’s major title wait. “This is what I came back for,” he said after the win. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron had returned to his home state of Ohio two years ago from the Miami Heat to end Cleveland’s major title wait. “This is what I came back for,” he said after the win. (Reuters)

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    LeBron James (23) hugs teammate Kyrie Irving after the win. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James (23) hugs teammate Kyrie Irving after the win. (AP)

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    LeBron is overcome with emotion after the win. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron is overcome with emotion after the win. (AFP)

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    Cleveland Cavaliers fans hold up signs alluding to the fact that the win broke Cleveland’s 52-year wait for a major sports title. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Cleveland Cavaliers fans hold up signs alluding to the fact that the win broke Cleveland’s 52-year wait for a major sports title. (AP)

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    The winning moment. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The winning moment. (Reuters)

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    Fans watch the game on a big screen outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Fans watch the game on a big screen outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (AFP)

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    Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts to a play. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts to a play. (AFP)

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    Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Golden State guard Stephen Curry. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Golden State guard Stephen Curry. (AP)

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    LeBron James blocks a shot by Stephen Curry. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James blocks a shot by Stephen Curry. (AFP)

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    LeBron James, right, shoots against Golden State forward Draymond Green. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    LeBron James, right, shoots against Golden State forward Draymond Green. (AP)

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    Draymond Green celebrates after a three-pointer. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Draymond Green celebrates after a three-pointer. (AFP)

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    Draymond Green reacts to a play. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Draymond Green reacts to a play. (AFP)

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