Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesDavid West #3 of the Golden State Warriors and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers fight for possesion in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated PressCleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) shoots again Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, top, and forward Draymond Green during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesLeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty ImagesLeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers attempts a shot defended by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesAndre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty ImagesDavid West #3 of the Golden State Warriors and Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers get into an altercation after a play in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesDavid West #3 of the Golden State Warriors and Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers are separated by referee Ed Malloy #14 and referee Dan Crawford #43 in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Pool, Getty ImagesKlay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is defended by Tristan Thompson #13 and JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes against Deron Williams #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesAndre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesLeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball ahead of Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty ImagesLeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Kevin Durant #35 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesTristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers gets tied up with Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesKevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors hugs LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesFans hold up a banner during the second half in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ben Margot, The Associated PressGolden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.
Ezra Shaw, Pool Photo via The Associated PressGolden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) dunks between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated PressGolden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.
Tony Dejak, The Associated PressVeronica Williams, back, watches during a watch party at Quicken Loans Arena during Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, June 12, 2017, in Cleveland.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated PressGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, and guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrate during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017. The Warriors won 129-120 to win the NBA championship.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty ImagesStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates holding his daughter Ryan after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesThe Golden State Warriors celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty ImagesKevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesKevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after being named Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
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David West #3 of the Golden State Warriors and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers fight for possesion in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
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Getting your player ready...
OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant capped his spectacular first season with the Warriors by bringing home that coveted NBA championship he joined Golden State last July so determined to get, scoring 39 points in a fast-and-furious, Finals-clinching 129-120 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night June 12, 2017.


























