NBA History: 5 Greatest LeBron James performances in the 2010s

#2 June 16, 2016 vs Golden State Warriors - 2016 NBA Finals Game 6

LeBron's Game 6 performance helped the Cavs take the series to a deciding game

LeBron was excellent in Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals as he provided his team with the hope of mounting an unlikely comeback, although his best performance of the series came in Game 6 as he helped the Cavs level the series at 3-3. While Kyrie Irving contributed an important 23 points, James delivered a masterful performance as he outperformed the reigning MVP in Steph Curry.

James finished with 41 points on 16 for 27 shooting and the then 31-year-old also contributed 8 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. It was a dominant performance on both ends of the court, and it proved vital as the Cavs finally ended their wait for a championship as they defeated the Warriors in Game 7.

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#1 June 7, 2012 vs Boston Celtics - Eastern Conference Finals: Game 6

LeBron produced the best performance of his career to help the Heat avoid elimination

Following their defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals, the Heat faced elimination in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals as they trailed 3-2 to the Boston Celtics. After controversially teaming up with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, the pressure on James was huge ahead of the game at Boston Garden, although the then 27-year-old produced a huge performance with his back against the wall.

While Wade and Bosh could only combine for 24 points, James took over the game as he put up 45 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists. 30 of his 45 points came in the first half as he crushed Boston's defense, and he finished the game shooting 19-of-26 from the field. James also dominated in Game 7 and Miami went on to secure the title after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the Finals.