TRIUMPHANT HOMECOMING: Cavaliers star LeBron James holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy with the team in Cleveland. Tony Dejak
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Cleveland Cavaliers fans mob LeBron James after winning NBA championship
BASKETBALL: LeBron James has been given a hero's welcome outside his home in Bath Township, Ohio, the day after helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA championship.
After a stop-off to celebrate in Las Vegas, James and his teammates touched down in Cleveland, where they were welcomed by fans.
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— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 20, 2016
Thousands more were camped outside James' home to thank the finals MVP for delivering a first major sporting title for the city of Cleveland in 52 years.
James was the star of the finals as the Cavs came back from 3-1 down to defeat the Warriors 4-3.
