When it comes to consistently reaching the NBA Finals, few people can compete with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
In 22 seasons, LeBron James reached the NBA Finals 10 times. He is currently tied to the third spot in most NBA final appearances with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
James has been very consistent throughout his career, but many people have had it against him His 4-6 record in the NBA Finals.
Regardless of his record, it is difficult to deny his greatness on the league’s biggest stage. With that in mind, let’s take a look at James’ performances in every NBA Finals he played in his career.
- statistics: 22.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 35.6 FG%
- Best Games: Game 4 – 24 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 33.3 fg%
James, 22, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals. It was an incredible milestone, but it was clear that James was nervous.
After all, the Cavs faced the experienced San Antonio Spurs team led by Tim Duncan. James struggled to score and shot under 40% against the Spurs Cavs were handed a 4-0 sweep.
- statistics: 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 47.8 FG%
- Best Games: Games 1-24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 56.3 FG%
James’ cab was underdogs in 2007, but the story was completely different in the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals. LBJ left the Cavaliers and formed a super team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosch.
but, The 2011 NBA Finals was undoubtedly the worst postseason performance of James’ career.. This included the infamous 8-point outing in Game 4. The Heat led the Dallas Mavericks 2-1 with the latter 4-2 victory.
- statistics: 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 47.2 FG%
- Best Games: Game 5 – 26 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, 47.4 FG%
James finally won the first NBA championship of his career in 2012.
result? James won the NBA Finals MVP While truly embracing the role of the best player on the team. Lebron’s Heat put together the series in just five games.

- statistics: 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 44.7 FG%
- Best Games: Game 7 – 37 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 52.2 FG%, 50.0 3p%
James’ 2013 edition was at the absolute peak of his domination. LBJ had a late start in the finals, but he made up for it with incredible performances in games 6 and 7.
James finally made his revenge against the Spurs six years later. It’s a shame that the 4-3 series victory is more related to Lee Allen’s Game 6 Dagger than King’s performance.
- statistics: 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 57.1 FG%, 51.9 3p%
- Best Games: Game 2 – 35 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 63.6 FG%, 100.0 3p%
This was James’ fourth consecutive NBA Finals, and it was clear that there were no individual players better than him. In the 2014 NBA Finals, the Heat faced the Spurs once again.
James was a great run, but the spurt was head and shoulders on top of the heat. When they signed up for a simple 4-1 victory.
- statistics: 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 39.8 FG%
- Best Games: Game 5 – 40 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, 44.1 FG%
The 2015 NBA Finals was the beginning of a rivalry between James and Stephen Curry. It was also James’ first season in Cleveland. James led the Cavs to the finals, and the team led the Dub 2-1.
However, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love’s injuries gave the warriors the upper hand. LeBron also acknowledged the Warriors’ strategy of shifting around Draymond Green.. The result was a 4-2 loss for the Cavaliers.

- statistics: 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 49.4 FG%
- Best Games: Game 6 – 41 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists, 59.3 fg%, 50.0 3p%
Facing the 73-9 warriors, most people believed the series was over. But James and the Cave did not give up They became the first team in NBA Finals history to erase a 3-1 deficit.
This was undoubtedly the best final performance a fan has ever seen from James. Of course, James’ iconic Game 7 blocks remain in the memory forever.
- statistics: 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 56.4 FG%
- Best Games: Game 5 – 41 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 63.3 FG%
The 2017 NBA Finals was the third consecutive matchup between the Cavaliers and Warriors. However, after losing a 3-1 lead in 2016, Dove added Kevin Durant to the roster.
As a result, Even if James averaged the series triple-double, the Cavs served as a 4-1 series loss to the Warriors.
- statistics: 34.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 52.7 FG%
- Best Games: Game 1 – 51 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 59.4 FG%, 42.9 3p%
The 2018 NBA Finals marked James’ eighth consecutive appearances and his fourth straight vs. Warriors. Unfortunately, the Warriors dynasty was simply too biased, so the story remained the same in Cavs.
LeBron struggled with the second 4-0 sweep of his career despite scoring 51 points in the game As his final fell sharply 3-6.

- statistics: 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 59.1 FG%, 41.7 3p%
- Best Games: Game 5 – 40 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 71.4 FG%, 66.7 3P%
After losing the 2018 NBA Finals, James left the cab for the second time in his career when he signed with the iconic Los Angeles Lakers.
Once again, I doubted whether James had it to him to end the Lakers title drought. Now, James proved he misunderstood his suspicions and led the team to the 2020 NBA Championship. He won the 4th NBA Finals MVP Award for his career.
year | Opponent (result) | point | rebound | assist | FG% | The best game |
2006-07 | Spurs (L) | 22.0 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 35.6 | G4: 24p/6r/10a/33.3 fg% |
2010-11 | Mavericks (L) | 17.8 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 47.8 | G1: 24p/9r/5a/56.3 fg% |
2011-12 | Thunder (W) | 28.6 | 10.2 | 7.4 | 47.2 | G5: 26p/11r/13a/47.4 fg% |
2012-13 | Spurs (w) | 25.3 | 10.9 | 7.0 | 44.7 | G7: 37p/12r/4a/52.2 fg%/50.0 3p% |
2013-14 | Spurs (L) | 28.2 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 57.1 | G2: 35p/10r/3a/63.6 fg%/100.0 3p% |
2014-15 | Warrior (L) | 35.8 | 13.3 | 8.8 | 39.8 | G5: 40p/14R/11a/44.1 fg% |
2015-16 | Warrior (W) | 29.7 | 11.3 | 8.9 | 49.4 | G6: 41p/8R/11a/59.3 fg%/50.0 3p% |
2016-17 | Warrior (L) | 33.6 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 56.4 | G5: 41p/13R/8a/63.3 fg% |
2017-18 | Warrior (L) | 34.0 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 52.7 | G1: 51P/8R/8A/59.4 FG%/42.9 3P% |
2019-20 | Fever (w) | 29.8 | 11.8 | 8.5 | 59.1 | G5: 40p/13r/7a/71.4 fg%/66.7 3p% |