Why LeBron James Is SI's 2016 Sportsperson Of The Year | SPOTY 2016 | Sports Illustrated

For his on-court heroics and his off-court activism, LeBron James was the perfect choice in a historic year for sports to be Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year.
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[@LeBeautiful]

I did it for my city. Many don't feel the awe of how it's like to win. The Cleveland organization renewed a 52 year drought-ridden city into a special place again. The objectives complete, but the mission ain't over. #Believeland #KingJames #TheDroughtisOVER

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Because without him the entire city of Cleveland would still be waiting for a championship.

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GOAT

[@rsprags8]

Thank you Lebron And CAVS ! Giving hope and inspiring 1 basket at a time; 1 scholarship; 1 smile; 1 glance at your beautiful family and I say thank you! Keep moving forward!

[@elliott1932]

2:54 Who sees it

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beat at 3:58????

[@quionec]

Well, if anything, he lived up to the hype.

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KD didnt get this award in 2017 bcuz he joined a 73-9 team ring chasing.

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W

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[@wbfw]

How does he get it twice when Kobe hasn't had it once....

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he better than kobe

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Benjamin Gonzales 3 finals mvps over 2.lebron never had a player as good as Shaq or a coach as good as Phil jackson.

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