The 2011-2012 season was a memorable year for LeBron James and the Miami Heat. James played in all 62 games of the lockout-shortened season, averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game while shooting 53.1% from the field. He was named to the All-NBA First Team for the fifth consecutive year, won his third MVP award, and also won his third NBA championship.
The Heat finished the regular season with a record of 46-20, the second-best in the Eastern Conference. In the playoffs, James and the Heat were dominant, winning their first-round series in five games, their second-round series in six games, and their Eastern Conference Finals series in seven games. In the NBA Finals, they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and won the series in five games, with James being named the Finals MVP after averaging 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.
Off the court, James continued to be active in his philanthropic work. He hosted the second annual “The LeBron James Family Foundation Presents: The LeBron James Skills Academy”, a basketball skill development camp for high school players, which also offered lessons in financial literacy and college preparation.
In summary, LeBron James’s 2012 NBA season was one of the most successful of his career. He was an All-NBA First Team selection and one of the league’s most dominant players, leading the Miami Heat to their second NBA championship in franchise history. James also continued to be an influential figure off the court, using his platform to promote philanthropic work and give back to his community.