Top 25 LeBron James Photos of the 2012 NBA Finals

The 2012 NBA Finals is LeBron James' third attempt at winning his first ring, and it's starting to look like 2012 might just be his year.

LeBron has not only stepped up his game, he's also started to become the clutch player that fans have wanted him to be for so long by carrying the Heat in must-win games throughout the postseason. 

In honor of LeBron's epic postseason performance so far, I've selected the 25 best photos of his NBA Finals campaign. Enjoy. 

All Eyes on LeBron James and Lil Weezy

Lil Wayne couldn't get tickets to Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, but no worries. He made sure he was there when LeBron and company came to town.

Check out everyone looking at Lil Wayne. It's like they didn't notice him until LeBron came over. People in OKC must not listen to good music. 

OK, so All I Have to Do Now Is Just Drop It In...

LeBron's athleticism is through the roof. There's almost no other player in the NBA with the hops and athletic abilities that LeBron has.

Just look at how high he gets on this lay-up attempt. No wonder guys in the NBA never miss lay-ups. It's like me playing on a Playskool net. I'm pretty nasty on a Playskool net, if you were wondering.  

What'd You Just Say About Me?

When it comes to intensity and focus, LeBron has been on an entirely different level in this postseason than any other—and it shows.

In an unrelated note—LeBron's headband is absolutely ridiculous! It's like he's wearing a towel on his head. 

So This Is Where "Not One...Not Two...Not Three..." Begins, Start Counting

LeBron is finally carrying the Miami Heat like everyone expected him to when he decided to leave Cleveland for South Beach.

If he wins the 2012 NBA title, this is where the "not one...not two...not three..." counting will begin, and he certainly knows that. The pressure will only get more intense for LeBron. 

Hey, Mom Said I Could Have It!

The way the refs are calling the NBA Finals this year, this play probably ended up being a no call.

At least LeBron shows some emotion here, as compared to Kendrick Perkins, who looks like his typical emotionless self. 

Wait, You're Saying There's Only Three Hunger Games Books?

Miami Heat fans have the Hunger Games books to thank for LeBron's dominance against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.

He was caught reading them before almost every game during that series. It was a tough moment for him, though, when someone in the crowd told him that he's finished with the series, because there's no fourth book.  

Yeah, I Saw Russell Westbrook's Post-Game Clothing...

There's no doubting that LeBron is one of the biggest hipsters in the NBA, but he's not even close to being on the same level as hipster of the year, Russell Westbrook.

I imagine this picture is probably what LeBron did when he saw Westbrook walk by the press-conference room after Game 2 of the NBA Finals. 

Hold on Guys, I've Got to See the Way the Bachelorette Ends

After getting fouled on a drive into the paint, LeBron took a moment to rest and take a look at the JumboTron.

While he was probably checking his stats, or the score, I think he was probably checking out the JumboTron hoping to see which guy got voted off The Bachelorette 

Wait...I Thought You Were Going to Stop Him

Sure, LeBron is a freakish athlete and nearly impossible to stop at times. But this is just a lack of defense from the Thunder.

Everyone on the court in a Thunder jersey is looking at LeBron like, "Wow, so that's why he won the MVP this year." Even Durant is in awe of him. 

Wow, James Harden's Beard Is Really out of Control

For a minute, try to not focus on the towel that's wrapped around LeBron's head, and instead look at the goofy expression on LeBron's face.

He probably just realized that James Harden's beard isn't fake, and wonders why no one's shaved part of it off while he's sleeping.

Is That One, or Two Headbands?

Seriously. I don't even know where you'd go to get a headband that size.

I'm pretty sure LeBron's mom had to stitch two headbands together just so that his receding hairline wouldn't be showing. I think LeBron should just accept his hairline. It could be his thing. It would be better than wrapping his head in that towel of a headband. 

Now That's What I Call a Tailored Suit

I've got to say, LeBron's suit is pretty impressive. It must be nice to make a bazillion dollars per year.

The only problem with his suit is that his headphones don't match his suit perfectly. Come on LeBron, if you make as much as you do, you should be able to call up Dr. Dre and get him to color a pair of those headphones to match the suit. 

Everyone Get Out, the Predator Is in the Building...Oh Wait, It's Lil Wayne

So apparently Lil Wayne is a Heat fan, which I have no problem with.

The only issue I have with Weezy showing up to Heat games is that sometimes he scares the players, because when you look at him really quickly, he looks like the predator.

Maybe Weezy should be mandated to watch games in the box seats instead of court side.  

Hold on Guys, Did Durant Just Say That Wade's Too Small?

The Oklahoma City Thunder were in the game against the Miami Heat until Kevin Durant taunted Dwyane Wade by calling him "too small."

That was a mistake, because when LeBron heard it, he had to do something. What he did was lead his team to yet another win, inching closer to the 2012 NBA title. 

I Dare You to Say I'm Not Clutch...Try Me

We all know that LeBron's "clutch abilities" have been called into question a time or two throughout his career. But he's putting an end to that with his performance in this postseason.

LeBron's amping up his game, and it can be seen through his intensity and focus on the court. LeBron looks like a guy you don't want to mess with this postseason. 

Wait, Where Are All the Pictures?

Apparently, reading before games is how you transition from being knocked out of the playoffs and the NBA Finals to being up two games to one heading into Game 4.

I'm impressed with LeBron's reading abilities. I don't think I'd be able to make it through a book the size he's reading unless there were pictures popping up every other page. 

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot...

If there's a flop—which there are all too often—a rock, paper, scissors game should determine which player earns the foul.

It would be more fair that way. The way it is now, the refs are just taking over games. My way, if you lose a game on a flop, at least it's because you're a loser at rock, paper, scissors, too.

Oh Shoot, How Am I Going to Get Down from Here

Either LeBron James got hit where the sun don't shine, or he's not quite sure how he's going to get down from being closer to the rim than most of us could ever dream.

It's probably the latter; although, whoever is guarding LeBron does have his hand relatively close to his danger zone. 

Come on Wade, Don't Leave Me Hanging

I sure hope someone wearing a Heat jersey ran over and hit LeBron with a high five, because getting left without a high five is pretty embarrassing. I know from personal experience.

On an unrelated note, the massive black headband doesn't look nearly as bad as the white one, because the black one actually matches his hair color. LeBron should probably go with the black one from here on out. 

Wow, My Hairline Is Receding

First off, LeBron's "XVI" mouthpiece makes it look like he just ate a brownie and didn't check to see if he had any remnants in his teeth.

Now that that's off my chest, I'm pretty sure LeBron caught an image of his hairline on the JumboTron and realized maybe it's time to go with another hairdo. LeBron, just don't go to Amar'e Stoudemire for help with your hair or you might look like this.  

But Ref, He Started It!

The refs have been the focus of the postseason and the 2012 NBA Finals thus far, and for good reason.

It seems like every game has had a pivotal non-call or a bad call on the part of the refs. But to be fair, the players aren't helping them out—and LeBron's just as guilty as everyone else.

Whining for fouls a little too often. 

You, Me, You, Me, You, Me?

It looks like LeBron could fit right in with Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan in Night at the Roxbury in the club scene where they're trying to pick up ladies.

LeBron could be right in the middle saying, "You, Me, You, Me, You?" 

That's Right Rus, I'm Sticking My Tongue at You

Apparently Russell Westbrook has never seen anyone stick their tongue out before.

He seems pretty blown away by the fact that LeBron's got his tongue out during the game. 

Uhhh, So What Do I Do Now Wade?

This is what I like to call a "sticky situation." 

LeBron probably stole a pass here around half court and left his feet, which put him in quite a precarious situation.

This is where you locate the opponents thigh and throw the ball as hard as you can off it, hoping that it bounces out of bands. That, or you could find a teammate to pass the ball to, but that's not as fun. 

Gravity Doesn't Apply to LeBron James

This right here is a perfect reason why the entire world wants LeBron James to enter a dunk contest.

It's like the laws of science don't apply to him. There's no way that a 6'8'', 255-pound forward should be able to fly through the air like LeBron does. But hey, that's what makes him so special.