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First Player to Average a Triple-Double in an NBA Final (NBA Record) The 2017 NBA Finals saw LeBron James’ triumphant return to the championship game, after leading the Cavaliers to the NBA championship in the 2016 Finals (against the same opponent, the Golden State Warriors). Although he was unable to lead his Cavaliers to a repeat championship in the 2016 Finals, his 33.6-point average, 12 total rebounds, and 10 assists made him the first player in the history of the NBA to average a triple-double.

Here’s an analysis of LeBron James’ performance in the 2017 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors where he became the first NBA player to average a triple- double in the championship series.

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CHAPTER 1: GREATEST MOMENTS