The 'King' crowned finals MVP

Miami Heat forward LeBron James realized his dream by leading his team to the National Basketball Association championship on Thursday and the man nicknamed 'King James' completed his coronation with the series Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

"This means everything," the 27-year-old James said after being presented with the MVP trophy by Celtics great Bill Russell.

"It's a dream come true."

James, who averaged 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists in the series, won his first NBA ring on his third trip to the finals.

His Cleveland Cavaliers were swept in four games in 2007 by the San Antonio Spurs, and the Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks in six games last season.

"Losing the finals last year put me back in place, it humbled me a lot," said James.

"Today is the happiest day of my life."

List of Finals MVP

winners

2012 - LeBron James, Miami Heat

2011 - Dirk Nowitzki , Dallas Mavericks

2010 - Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

2009 - Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

2008 - Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics

2007 - Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

2006 - Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

Reuters