Fans React After Lakers Win NBA Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, won the Championship after beating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

lbj
Getty

Image via Getty/Mike Ehrmann

lbj

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship, after defeating the Miami Heat 106-93 in Game 6. And with it, LeBron James secured his fourth NBA title, and Anthony Davis his first, as the duo reached the top of the NBA mountain in their first year together.

The @Lakers are the 2020 NBA Champions! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/Pnwdbvq29D

— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2020

As expected, James was named unanimous Finals MVP.

Full Finals MVP balloting result ... pic.twitter.com/c27D53cjYY

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 12, 2020

LeBron James wins his fourth Finals MVP award and he’s the first player in NBA history to do so with three different teams.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 12, 2020

"I want my damn respect too."

–LeBron James 👑 pic.twitter.com/yswlex0U8M

— ESPN (@espn) October 12, 2020

With the pandemic still raging, Lakers fans were left to celebrate the team's 17th championship from the safety of their homes, and of course, on social media. 

The fact that the Lakers won in the same year that Kobe Bryant passed away made the win especially emotional. Couple that with the uniqueness of the bubble environment, and this has the potential to go down as one of the most memorable title runs in league history. 

Check out reactions to the historic win below. 

The World Champion @Lakers dominated the Heat with their swarming defense and controlled the Heat perimeter players Herro, Robinson, and Butler. Their smothering defense turned into fast breaks on offense, that’s why they blew out the Heat!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 12, 2020

CHAMPIONS !!!!!!!

— halsey and1 (@halseyandone) October 12, 2020

35 years old
Year 17
10 Finals appearances
Four championships

And still no end in sight for LeBron James. His story is still being written. He surpassed all expectations set for him as a teenager and yet there's still more greatness to come. Don't take the journey for granted. pic.twitter.com/L2A0iEIV9J

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) October 12, 2020

The debate is over. LeBron James is the greatest basketball player that has ever lived.👑👑👑👑

— Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) October 12, 2020

So fun to feel excited about something again. #LakersNation

— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) October 12, 2020

seeing anthony davis cry from being so happy about winning 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) October 12, 2020

Anthony Davis left New Orleans for a chance to get a ring. There was one destination in mind.

And tonight... he’s a champion.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 12, 2020

No sharing of champagne in the locker room. Individual bottles of Michelob Ultra. pic.twitter.com/rPky0v4Iua

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 12, 2020

Erik Spoelstra wiping away tears for over 30 seconds before starting his first answer post-game. pic.twitter.com/japm0ctsht

— Will Manso (@WillManso) October 12, 2020

And it looks like the locker room celebration will be COVID-friendly. 

Meanwhile, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was visibly emotional following his team's loss. 

Latest in Sports