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

#4 Dec 2, 2010 vs Cleveland Cavaliers - 2010-11 Regular Season

LeBron James received a hostile reception upon his first return to Cleveland (Picture: SB Nation)

During the 2010 offseason, James infamously announced his decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Heat through the infamous 'The Decision' television special. LeBron's decision to leave Cleveland had evoked angry responses from the Cavs fanbase, and his return in December was among the most memorable moments of the 2010-11 season.

As soon as James stepped onto his former court the boos were deafening, while a handful of fans resorted to throwing objects. Nevertheless, James managed to rise above the hostile environment to deliver a classic performance as he recorded 38 points on 15-of-25 shooting - which was enough to secure a dominant 118-90 victory for his new team. LeBron also contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and his 24-point third-quarter point haul remains one of the best quarter performances of his career.

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#3 June 20, 2013 vs San Antonio Spurs - NBA Finals: Game 7

LeBron helped the Heat to win a second consecutive championship

The San Antonio Spurs had been the better team for much of the 2013 Finals, although Miami managed to force Game 7 following a 103-100 win in Game 6. Game 7 was tight throughout, although James once again produced a memorable performance to secure a second straight NBA title for the Heat as they overcame San Antonio's legendary Big 3 of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.

In 45 minutes, James contributed 37 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals as he also connected with 12-of-23 field goal attempts. James also made five 3-pointers and knocked down a hugely important open jumper to put the Heat up 92-88 with just under 50 seconds remaining.