Ranking the 8 teams LeBron James took to the NBA Finals

May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (middle) leads teammates in celebration from the bench during the second half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 25, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) before playing against the Houston Rockets in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

4. 2012 Miami Heat

After a loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Heat rebounded splendidly, dominating the East and then rolling through Kevin Durant, Russel Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder en route to the first of two championships.

This Heat team was nails defensively, boasting the fourth best defensive rating in the NBA for the 2011-2012 campaign.

Take that stat and match it up with an offense powered by LeBron’s first “Big 3,” match it up a green-behind-the -ears Thunder squad in the Finals, and you’ve got James’ first championship team.

James averaged 27.1 points per game, 6.2 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game, w hime Bosh was good for 18 points and 7.9 boards per night.

Wade was still great, averaging 22.1 points one 4.6 points per game. By this time it was clear, it was Lebron’s team.

As was the case with LeBron’s championship teams in Miami, the role players came through when they needed to.

Mario Chalmers had 25 points in Miam’s Game 4 win. Mike Miller was 7-of-8 from 3-point range in the Game 5 series clincher. Dwyane averaged 22.6 points per game. Chris Bosh.

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