<P> In Miami , James won his first NBA championship in 2012 , and followed that with another title a year later . He was named league MVP and NBA Finals MVP in both championship years . In 2014 , James opted out of his contract with Miami after four seasons to re-sign with the Cavaliers . In 2016 , James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship by defeating the Golden State Warriors to end Cleveland 's 52 - year professional sports title drought . In 2018 , he opted out of his Cleveland contract to sign with the Lakers . </P>
<P> In Miami , James won his first NBA championship in 2012 , and followed that with another title a year later . He was named league MVP and NBA Finals MVP in both championship years . In 2014 , James opted out of his contract with Miami after four seasons to re-sign with the Cavaliers . In 2016 , James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship by defeating the Golden State Warriors to end Cleveland 's 52 - year professional sports title drought . In 2018 , he opted out of his Cleveland contract to sign with the Lakers . </P>
what season did lebron win his first championship
what season did lebron win his first championship
2012
2012