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Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 21, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Durant Goes From Gold Medal To Red Carpet

Adding to a resume that already includes three-time NBA scoring champion and gold medalist, Kevin Durant now stars in the movie “Thunderstruck.” It opens in theaters on Friday.

2012/08/22

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat poses for a portrait with the Larry O'Brien and Finals MVP Trophy after winning the Championship against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

A King’s Coronation Silences The Critics

Sometimes, it’s just a superstars’ time to finally win a championship. It happened a few years ago in Miami when Peyton Manning won his first Super Bowl title. It happened again as the final buzzer sounded in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and LeBron James was a champion of the world.

2012/06/22

Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder n Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fun Facts From The Finals

Now that the 2012 NBA Finals are over, it’s time to look back at some of the interesting stats and nuggets from the series that saw the Miami Heat capture its second NBA championship in the last six years.

2012/06/22

Dwyane Wade #3 and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat celebrates winning the Championship with the Larry O'Brien Trophy against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Championship Parade Set For Monday Morning

Now that the Miami Heat are the 2012 NBA World Champions, all that’s left is to prepare for the championship parade.

2012/06/22

Oklahoma City Thunder v Miami Heat ? Game Five

Not So Fast, LeBron

Sure, LeBron’s Miami team’s championship title win should absolutely go down in the official record book. But, not without being marked by a giant asterisk right next to it.

2012/06/22

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Heat Are Champions Again After 121-106 Victory!

It took around two years, but Thursday night after a completely dominating performance by the Miami Heat, LeBron James and the rest of the Big Three finally won the NBA Championship with a dominating 120-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2012/06/22

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 19: Shane Battier #31 of the Miami Heat pulls down a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Four of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Battier Silences The Haters

Miami Heat forward Shane Battier has pulled off a feat not many athletes can claim in their career. When the Miami Heat hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy as NBA champions, it marked the end of a long journey for Battier.

2012/06/22

Dwyane Wade at Club Liv after party on June 22, 2012. (Source: CBS4)

Exclusive Video: Heat Stars Celebrate At Club LIV Championship Party

The Miami Heat white hot celebration went from the hard court, to the street, and then to two South Florida premiere hot spots.

2012/06/22

Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James of the Miami Heat pose for a photo in the locker room after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Rout Thunder To Win NBA Championship

LeBron James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, leading the Heat in a 121-106 rout of the Thunder on Thursday night to win the NBA Finals in five games.

2012/06/22

LeBron James of the Miami Heat poses for a portrait with the Larry O'Brien and Finals MVP Trophy after winning the Championship against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

It’s Good To Be The King!

King James finally accomplished what many hoped and prayed he would not, win it all. Not only did LeBron win, he did it with style, class and an impressive NBA Finals performance.

2012/06/22

Oklahoma City Thunder v Miami Heat - Game Four

Heat On The Brink: Top 10 CBS Contemplations

Dwyane Wade had his look-at-me drama, falling and failing as though he’d broken his back after having a shot blocked by Serge Ibaka. But I’m thinking he was secretly jealous of LeBron’s leg cramps.

2012/06/20

Heat Shut Down Thunder 104-98 In Game 4

The Miami Heat moved one game closer to it’s second NBA Championship Tuesday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena with a thrilling 104-98 victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

2012/06/20