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LeBron James named AP Male Athlete of the Decade

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) makes a pass in front of Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. The Pacers defeated the Lakers 105-102. [AP Photo/Michael Conroy]

LeBron James was named Male Athlete of the Decade by The Associated Press on Sunday, an honour voted on by AP member sports editors and writers.

In the 2010s, James won three NBA championships -- earning the NBA Finals most valuable player award each time -- plus three league MVP awards and an Olympic gold medal.

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