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After storybook season, Cavs' LeBron James named SI Sportsman of the Year

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Sports Illustrated named Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James its 2016 Sportsman of the Year on Thursday. This year, James won his third title with his third NBA Finals MVP, breaking a curse by bringing a championship to his home state.

He, of course, was not the only athlete to help end a famous title drought. He wasn't even the only athlete to be part of a comeback from a 3-1 deficit to end a famous title drought.