LeBron: 6th straight Finals ‘means everything’

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TORONTO — A jubilant, emotional LeBron James celebrated his sixth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals as if it was one of his first couple of trips. He even got choked up when asked about it Friday night.

Moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers won the Eastern Conference finals with a 113-87 Game 6 victory over the Toronto Raptors, James’ voice began to crack when asked what he is most proud of with his six straight trips to the championship series.

“I don’t know,” James said on the court as he marveled at the remaining Toronto fans chanting their appreciation for the Raptors. “I have heard all the questions, and that right there is a stumper. Um, I am just very humbled and gracious that the man above has given me the opportunity to play the game that I love. And I get to go out here and do it every single night in front of my fans.

“It is very emotional to be a part of something like this. This is my sixth straight. It means everything.”

Editor’s PicksWith LeBron leading the way, Cavaliers head back to NBA Finals

LeBron James (33 points) and the Cavaliers played big in Toronto, eliminating the Raptors 113-87 in Game 6 of the East finals.

James immediately set the tone for the Cavs, saving his most aggressive game in the East finals for last with 33 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks.

At the end, he sprinted toward a curtained-off area for the Cavaliers to celebrate their second consecutive trip to the Finals with family and friends. …

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