Ranking All 4 of LeBron James NBA Championship Runs

[@YungMustard]

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[@universaltopics5667]

I feel like his 2012 was his best run overall. Round one he faced a good Carmelo led Knicks team. Then in the second round the pacers nearly went up 3-1 but he took over and finished then up in 6. And we all know about the Boston series. But people have really downplayed that 2012 OKC. That team beat Kobes lakers in the WCF And beat the spurs in 6 games. They were also favored over the heat coming into the series. But as soon as the heat took over them the fans and media switched the narrative to downplay the title run.

[@tj5180]

I ranked that run as 2nd

[@universaltopics5667]

@@tj5180 which is is your number 1?

[@tj5180]

@@universaltopics5667 2016

[@universaltopics5667]

@@tj5180 I respect it

[@michaelthomas1087]

2016 hits different just cause the team he faced and the odds were stacked against him

[@icekingdj1474]

2018 is his best playoffs imo but as far as championship runs I'll go 1. 2016 2. 2012 3. 2020 4. 2013

[@xixixixi1284]

Efficiency wise, 2020 is crazy man

[@acedcoin3343]

2018 faced some weak as teams but still impressive

[@moffo2626]

@@acedcoin3343 True but it was still 1v5. His teammates were dog. That makes it more impressive imo

[@-_Bee]

I agree, nothing was better than 2016. That playoff run was crazy

[@tj5180]

@@acedcoin3343 his team was horrible as well and carried them against the celtics also dropping 51 points on the warriors

[@BlueGrovyle]

I think there's an argument between 2012 and 2020 for the 3rd and 4th slots, but 2013 is the clear #2 behind what was arguably the greatest overall finals performance ever in 2016-led both teams in all major statistical categories (never done before or since in a playoff series and he did it in a 7-game finals vs the winningest regular season team ever, no less), had Ben Wallace-caliber rim protection, recorded back-to-back 41 point masterpieces and a triple double in game 7, and made one of the clutchest defensive plays in history in the block that saved them from giving up an easy bucket down the stretch, as well as hitting the free throw that made it a two-possession game. Oh, and yeah, he and the Cavs dominated the East. In 2013, he scored 16 points in the 4th quarter of game 6 in the finals to eliminate a double digit lead going into the 4th and had one of the cleanest and most dominant game 7 performances in history: 37 points (12-23 on field goals, 5-10 from 3 and 8-8 from the line), 12 rebounds, and the mid-range dagger, steal, and 2 free throws in the last 30 seconds. And that's just the finals. He led the playoffs in points _and_ assists and played legendary basketball year-round. Yes, 2012 features his game against Boston and his first ring where the Heat won 4 straight games, but it's not even close as a _championship run_ in my opinion.

[@tj5180]

I would say 2012 is better then 2013.

[@BlueGrovyle]

@@tj5180 they were both legendary, but agree to disagree. Beating the Spurs also meant more for his legacy than beating any of the opponents he had already, besides the Celtics (but he did that for the first time in 2011 anyway).

[@tj5180]

@@BlueGrovyle it was more impressive and comeback season against doubters after 2011. He was really good and against the pacers when they were up 2-1 and dropping 46 points when up 3-2 against the celtics in the ecf

[@Xweather231]

Is it weird that mustards commentary voice just cured my headache, it’s so soothing.

[@kingmine8060]

nah I feel u, he has a great voice no homo

[@tj5180]

😂

[@Xweather231]

@@kingmine8060 yeah absolutely No homo he just has an amazing voice for what he does.

[@porozil4068]

If only his takes are as good

[@tj5180]

@@porozil4068 what

[@vishbegamin]

Would love to see a Kobe video like this! A lot of chips are downplayed especially his first three. His last two especially his last one was super underrated

[@xixixixi1284]

2016 is the best for sure, momentum and everything. Especially when klay said bron's feeling got hurt and he laughs, proceed to come back from 3-1 🤯

[@michaelthomas1087]

Bruh… that moment was so epic

[@ಠ_ಠ-ಹ2ಪ]

Steph was not healthy in the series, draymond suspended in game 5, bogut injured in game 5, and iguodala with problems in his back in games 6 and 7

[@xixixixi1284]

@@ಠ_ಠ-ಹ2ಪ shoulda coulda woulda, same can be said on 2015 when bron carries cavs without kyrie or love

[@albertoadams8859]

A lot of people forget that Wade was no longer a superstar after year 2. His knees failed him, while he did show up for the first Spurs series, those playoff runs (the last two years) in its entirety was nothing special for Wade (below 20 ppg, poor fg%).

[@tj5180]

Wade was still a all star in 2012 and 2013 but 2014 was his decline due to injuries

[@albertoadams8859]

@@tj5180 yeah that's why I said his knees failed him, as in injuries. I was strictly referring to the playoffs in 2013 (except the finals). His second half of their finals runs was nothing like his first two with that core. My fault, I worded it weird I was referring to the playoff runs.

[@sullybutler1775]

@@albertoadams8859 Growing up a heat fan it was sad to see his decline

[@vishbegamin]

Dope video! My favorite LeBron is 2016 coming back from 3-1. Him and Kyrie were carrying that team when literally all odds were against them. 2nd one goes to 2012 bc that was peak athleticism with intense East competition. Thanks for reminding people how difficult that East Run was going up against Melo, PG, Celtics, OKC.

[@JuanTonSoupXP]

As a Lakers fan, the circumstances of 2020, and seeing the Lakers win exactly 10 years after Kobe’s Lakers- the 2020 run is always going to be special to my heart.

[@savonsanders3955]

Nah it was a Mickey mouse chip and my family is a huge Lakers; Kobe and Magic fan, but keep it a buck that shit was given. Bro they faced an Miami team that was injured. People criticized GS winning in 2015 due to injuries, but ignores LBJ winning in 2016 and 2020 against injured teams like tf?

[@BlueGrovyle]

@@savonsanders3955 this is not an accurate description of the 2020 playoffs' public image. To say that the ring's circumstances are "ignored" couldn't be further from the truth.

[@benjaminan1183]

It's special to me too, not because of that but because the Heat made the finals & it's when LeBron became my GOAT.

[@tj5180]

@@savonsanders3955 lol no one ignores Bron opposing teams getting injuries. U can say countless people mentioning that also 2020 but I agree. It's not that impressive with the circumstances they had in the bubble

[@savonsanders3955]

@@BlueGrovyle How so Sway 😂?

[@Tajonxv]

this was a great video, the 2012 run was indeed underrated , gotta put respect on it

[@somregularguy]

You should make this a series for other players, really great video 👍 Edit: 8:33 he joined James Worthy AND Jerry West as the only 3 players to drop a triple double in a game 7 of the finals

[@jasonapplebaum9871]

2018 playoff bron was the goat, a shame he didn’t win it that year. That was the most complete bron I ever saw

[@Kidkinsey]

Yeah alot of people tend to forget that if they lost to the celtics in 2012 that Miami big 3 was breaking up and his career wouldn't recover, I know 2016 had the 3-1 comeback but tbh that celtics series was more important

[@michaelthomas1087]

2016 he went Super Sayian mode and it was like watching David vs. Goliath against such a dominant all time team and IMO is the best one

[@Mojo99]

He Can’t miss

[@YungMustard]

They call me Curry mane 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kingmine8060]

one day we need that Mojo+Mustard Collab!!!

[@tj5180]

@@kingmine8060 🥶

[@nathaniellubin406]

Great video

[@guabagotjuice]

Great video bro 👍🏼 backed up your opinion with facts

[@ljcurtis7145]

Love when you do Bron videos 🥳

[@nycdeuce]

Watching ur video on my birthday bro !

[@jordancelio7133]

Been watching u since 2017 bro. Keep up the great vids and stay blessed💯

[@ab_dadonn]

Already know it’s gonna be a good video😴

[@Yeezus-hk7se]

I liked his 2018 run sadly the warriors were too stacked

[@mbahemmanuel12]

Great video Mustard !!

[@vulee100]

if he wins again i think the goat talk will be soo much closer

[@rlmalonzo1184]

Its already close b4 he even won his 4th. Championship matters but that's not everything u need to touch on when talking about goat debate. Theres a lot to it..remember that billl russell has 11

[@acedcoin3343]

@@rlmalonzo1184 uhh it ain’t really close ain’t even a mj fan but cmon it’s not close 😭😭

[@Themrajester2]

Covid, kobe died, only team missing starter in bubble, nuggets closeout after coach malone said he wasn't clutch, Fg and 3pt% highs in finals and u got it last?

[@kevinmorgan9944]

yes

[@YungMustard]

Trust me, it was impressive, but the competition was not as good as the other runs imo. Especially the Finals

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

You have to take into account 2020 is the only year in NBA HISTORY, where the playoffs have better shooting percentages relative to the regular season. Most years, playoffs shooting are generally lower than regular season due to the tight defensive schemes. You could argue if it’s a Mickey Mouse Ring or not but there’s no denying the fact that 2020 is considered an anomaly based on efficiency and if you know some basics of research, you’re not counting anomalies and just provide context for them. Even stupid trolls do have a point of not counting stats in the bubble especially if you put it in the Goat debate considering guys like Kareem and Jordan never played in the bubble and Lebron is the only one out of the three benefiting from it.

[@DwayneIsKing]

I can't stand LeBron, but people saying that the 2020 NBA championship a "Mickey Mouse" ring is just ignorant at this point

[@ry_an.]

Literally is… no disrespect. Injured teams, clearly the best team in a league struck by COVID… but a winner is a winner

[@acedcoin3343]

@@ry_an. exactly

[@davidpottinger987]

Shut up and stop hating get your dope out your brain hope to your brain!!!!😡😡😡😡

[@davidpottinger987]

@Dwayne Jones!!!!!!😡😡😡😡

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

You have to take into account 2020 is the only year in NBA HISTORY, where the playoffs have better shooting percentages relative to the regular season. Most years, playoffs shooting are generally lower than regular season due to the tight defensive schemes. You could argue if it’s a Mickey Mouse Ring or not but there’s no denying the fact that 2020 is considered an anomaly based on efficiency and if you know some basics of research, you’re not counting anomalies and just provide context for them. That’s why some twitter clowns do have a point on why stats in 2020 should not count especially in the GOAT debate considering Lebron is the only one benefitting from the Efficiency Bubble while Kareem and Jordan did not.

[@Professional_Dirtbag_Hippie]

This just shows how Mustard really focused on the whole run not just the Finals

[@Himathoy_]

I’d say that the 2020 playoffs run was better than 2013 just because he was a player of the box score and more effectively and a lil better defense but that’s just my opinion

[@tokyofart630]

Lol I remember when I seen LEBRON interview when he dipped on the cavs

[@RebornSauce]

Guessing order rn before watching 2016,2013,2020,2012

[@RebornSauce]

well i was way off 😂

[@usmoke29]

Rank Lebrons other playoff runs because some of them are crazy

[@henrygerharz7441]

my favorite lebron championship run was the brave men and woman who lost their life for our feedom after that fateful september morning.

[@tj5180]

1. 2016 2. 2012 3. 2020 4. 2013

[@jerellalston8540]

carrying the off season

[@poyowrld4663]

should’ve did a honorable mention for 2018 even though they lost in the finals

[@Saintsfan_9]

Bruh 2016 is his best run, he beat a 73-9 team down 3-1

[@acedcoin3343]

Ya but still they wasn’t even healthy plus draymond

[@kingmine8060]

2020 is his best championship run but idiots will scream bubble smfh

[@joshuataboada5087]

do this but his playoff runs

[@deelaw.]

So all of his 4 championship rubs are underrated?

[@chris-sn5qt]

Do Tim Duncan and MJ

[@Salonempress1]

1. 2016 2. 2020 3. 2012 3. 2013

[@shivumagarwal]

None of these won without stacking the deck 🤣

[@kingmine8060]

Lol get a life

[@jayh825]

get a job

[@blackmamba6297]

So does that mean all the other greats who one championship means nothing because all of them the same way.🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣 man the level of stupid nowadays is beyond this world.🤣🤣🤣

[@benjaminan1183]

2012 2020 2013 2016

[@realliltreazy6689]

Boston Celtics fan

[@housesuns-kings8480]

he a bulls fan but carry on...

[@acedcoin3343]

Bru y’all bron sexuals so sesitive always crying every time someone hurts your daddy

[@Madvillainy48]

Even tho the one in 2020 was kind of weak in talent, that will always be the Bubble championship and he did it in tribute to Kobe. The 2012 one is the most forgettable one which is insane to say because it was still crazy.

[@arthurfhackingshelby9631]

the laker is the worst

[@flamespitta2188]

1 2012 2 2020 3 2016 4 2013

[@ಠ_ಠ-ಹ2ಪ]

2012 baby okc doesn't count 2013 saved by chris bosh and ray allen doesn't count 2016 rigged, draymond suspended, curry bogut iguodala injured doesn't count 2020 mickey mouse ring, avoided the clippers, blazers heat injuries, no crowd doesn't count 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tj5180]

Lol bron wasn't saved in 2016 or in 2013. Also thunder was considered as favourites in 2012 finals lmao. Yall tried to discredit brons accomplishments

[@ಠ_ಠ-ಹ2ಪ]

@@tj5180 2012 and 2016 finals were rigged and there are videos proving it, LeBum bricked the game tying 3, so bosh's rebound and ray allen's clutch three saved LeBum's legacy

[@tj5180]

@@ಠ_ಠ-ಹ2ಪ That doesn`t discredit what bron did lol. nba legends have also had series where it was rigged but I`ve seen no one talk about that and bron dropped 16 points in the 4th when the spurs had the lead also what bron did in game 7 in 2013 finals. Bron was lead the cavs in points and rebounds assists blocks and dropped 11 points in the 4th against warriors in 2016.

[@bigd7722]

2020 most overrated championship ever 🤣

[@ಠ_ಠ-ಹ2ಪ]

@@tj5180 no lol, nba legends never had series rigged as much as 2012 and 2016 finals

[@liammulgrew55]

LeMickey 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@visoy6877]

AMAZING! What amazes me is, even LBJ recruited all-star/superstar/caliber players he ONLY got 4 rings out of 10? LOL. It doesn't matter if LBJ is the playoffs all time leading scorer? We all know it's because of many times he been in playoff but what matters most is who is the most efficient (PER) player in NBA playoffs and regular seasons? See it for yourself. If LBJ hadn't recruited superstar/all-star/caliber players to build super teams do you think he can get ring/s? Do you think what LBJ did like recruiting superstar/all-star/caliber players to build super teams to win rings wasn't a CHEATING? LeFraud!

[@kingmine8060]

Rent free lmao

[@ShinoJoestar]

Damn no context or nothing but hate. Just living in your head rent free

[@visoy6877]

rent free for the TRUTH! LOL

[@coolbreeze369jc]

@@visoy6877 you said surface level truths with little to no context . And as a “NBA” fam you should know the importance of that. Also just my opinion but if you hear a top 5 , minimum top 6 player of all time and you think of his shortcomings and never his accomplishments… that’s an issue with you . I’m not trynna hate but that’s just you doing all you can to down him in anyway possible

[@Bluecmu]

This isn't twitter but I ratio this comment

[@VorTexow]

2020 mickey mouse run and championship bruh

[@werd295]

how tf is 2016 not the best finals it’s literally one of the greatest finals of all time. You’re literally just tryna get attention with this take. unsub .

[@acedcoin3343]

Bro he faced a injuryed warriors team y’all overacted to that ring

[@robfields6655]

He bought the first 2. They shouldn't even count.

[@Max-xy8jq]

No joke he's 0-10 in the finals in my book. Getting saved left and right.

[@carlclemens8952]

Dumb?

[@shivumagarwal]

Fax, but these bronsexual inbreds are gonna flame 😂

[@stopplzs]

Your book is at a 1st grade reading level

[@tj5180]

Bron lives rent free

[@kingmine8060]

You have a life or nah?

[@acedcoin3343]

11:37 who tf cares they were like 35 each 😂😂😂 ain’t even a Celtics fan😭