LeBron James took his legacy to new levels as he and the Los Angeles Lakers snagged last night’s 2020 NBA Championship win for the first time since the late Kobe Bryant led the pack in 2010!

JOB’S FINISHED: YOUR LOS ANGELES LAKERS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/Dnxtgt9i1d

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 12, 2020

After LeBron missed his first playoff season as a Laker last year, winning last night’s championship and racking up his fourth Finals MVP was truly heartfelt considering the impact of the pandemic and the devastating loss of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant. LeBron gave a powerful speech post-win about putting the franchise back on top and getting the respect they deserve.

“I told Jeanie [Buss] when I came here that I was gonna put this franchise back in the position where it belongs. Her late, great father did it for so many years and she just took it on after that. For me to be a part of such a historical franchise, it’s an unbelievable feeling not only for myself, but for my teammates, for the organization, for the coaches, for the trainers, for everybody that’s here. We just want our respect. Rob [Pelinka] wants his respect. Coach [Frank] Vogel wants his respect. Our organization wants their respect. Laker Nation wants their respect. And I want my damn respect, too.”

LeBron averaged 30 points per game leading up to the Laker’s 17th title win, tying with Boston Celtics’ record. And to put some additional respect on his name, he finished the night strong with a triple-double, 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Fans and celebrities alike took to Twitter to congratulate the Lakers on their huge win.

HOW WE’RE GOING TO BE AT THE LAKERS PARADE 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/atRaPN1bru

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) October 12, 2020

Laker Nation, LeBron James made good on his guarantee that he would take the @Lakers to the NBA Finals and bring a championship to Lakers fans all around the world. Mission accomplished @KingJames!!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020

Big Big Congrts to @KingJames His legacy is still being written…..

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 12, 2020

It’s odd not being @ #NBAFinals but @MiamiHEAT put up a good fight Strange times in the @NBA Bubble. I may not be there but I want to say Congratulations to @KingJames for winning the #BillRussellFinalsMVPaward & Congratulations to the @lakers #ForKobeAndGigi #MambaOut @NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/p91H7Td3t0

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) October 12, 2020

This one is for you brother, for you Gianna, for Vanessa, for Natalia, for Bianka and for Capri. 🐍🖤

Congratulations to the entire @Lakers team, @JeanieBuss and the Lakers family for winning the 17th championship!! 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/glYG421whq

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) October 12, 2020

Congratulations to the LA Lakers on winning the NBA championship!! Kobe‘s and Gigi’s spirit are alive and I know they’re smiling down on us. LeBron you told us you would win this championship for Kobe and you didn’t let our boy down. 🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/viab1PNshp

— ye (@kanyewest) October 12, 2020

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