For the fourth time in his 17-year profession, LeBron James is an NBA champion.

A four-season layoff between titles isn’t lengthy for a lot of, but it surely was the longest layoff for James since he first hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy again in 2012. Since James’ final title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, the Golden State Warriors superteam and Los Angeles Lakers rebuilding challenge prompted him to go four-plus years with out a championship. Poor man.

So when James was reunited with the trophy on Sunday, it was sure to be a enjoyable time for him. After which issues acquired, let’s consider … intimate?

James’ phrases as held the trophy in his arms:

“I can’t consider you cheated on me for the final 4 years. What’s improper with you? I’m going to deliver you ass dwelling when the lights come off.”

James’ response was captured by way of teammate JaVale McGee’s video diary. You possibly can see it beneath at in regards to the one-minute mark:

On condition that James has received the trophy solely two instances within the final seven years, his relationship with the trophy could also be higher termed as an on-again, off-again moderately than dishonest, however who’re we to evaluate from the surface?

We’ll see if James and the trophy can maintain it collectively subsequent yr.

LeBron James missed the Larry O’Brien Trophy. (Picture by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Photos)

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