LeBron James Finals Appearances

One could easily say LeBron James has had one of, if not the longest prime in the history of sports. Over the course of his 18-year NBA career, he has become a symbol of sportsmanship, hard work, and determination. Having grown up in Cleveland, Ohio, King James had one tough road to navigate in order to get to where he is today. 

Hyped as the heir to Michael Jordan’s throne while still being a high-schooler, LeBron James has even exceeded the lofty expectations the world had from him starting at the age of 16. Apart from being on the Mt. Rushmore of basketball, his stance on social justice causes has alleviated his name to the sphere of Muhammed Ali, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

Considered by many as the GOAT, LeBron James not only continues to inspire on the court with his work-ethic but even off-it with his multiple programs aimed at helping those in need. 



How many times has LeBron James made it to the NBA Finals?

LeBron James has been to the NBA Finals 10 times coming out victorious on 4 occasions. 

What years did LeBron James go to the NBA Finals?

LeBron James made his 1st NBA Finals in 2007 but could not get his team over the line. He then joined Miami Heat and went to 4 straight Finals from 2011 to 2014 out of which he won 2 Championships as the Big 3. 

He returned to Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015 and again managed to get to 4 straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Even though LeBron James reached the Finals 4-times with the Cavaliers, he could get to the very top once in his 2nd season there, in the process winning his 3rd championship ring. 

In the summer of 2018, LeBron James decided to move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though the 1st season in LA turned out to be a disaster, the King alongside Anthony Davis managed to get the storied franchise back to where it belongs, helping them win their 17th NBA Championship and his 4th personally. 

When was LeBron's first Finals appearance?

LeBron James made his first NBA Finals Appearance in 2007 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

LeBron James finals appearance record

2007 NBA Finals Cavs vs Spurs

Result: Spurs win 4-0

2011 NBA Finals Heat vs Mavs

Result: Mavs win 4-2

2012 NBA Finals Heat Vs OKC

Result: Heat win 4-1

2013 NBA Finals Heat vs Spurs 

Result: Heat win 4-3

2014 NBA Finals Heat Vs Spurs 

Result: Spurs win 4-3

2015 NBA Finals Cavs vs GSW 

Result: GSW win 4-2

2016 NBA Finals Cavs vs GSW

Result: Cavs win 4-3

2017 NBA Finals Cavs vs GSW

Result: GSW won 4-1

2018 NBA Finals Cavs vs GSW 

Result: GSW won 4-0

2020 NBA Finals Lakers vs Heat 

Result: Lakers won 4-2

How many NBA Finals has LeBron been to in a row?

LeBron has been to 8 straight NBA Finals, the first 4 with the Miami Heat and the last 4 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

What teams did LeBron James lose to in the NBA Finals?

LeBron James has lost 3 NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs and 3 more against the Golden State Warriors.