LeBron James was asked if the only true validation of his decision to join the Heat would be winning Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals.

“I’m here to win,” James said. “That’s all it’s about. Individual accolades take care of itself.

“I’ve got two MVP trophies sitting in my house back in Ohio and I haven’t won anything. It doesn’t matter to me. It’s all about a team game and this is the ultimate team prize right here, just trying to win the NBA championship.

“So I don’t really care. I could trade in my last two MVP trophies to have a ring. I don’t care about individual accolades to solidify myself in the NBA or whatever they’re talking about. It’s ridiculous.”