LeBron James Named US Basketball Athlete of Year 2012

Miami Heat's LeBron James has been named the 2012 US Basketball Male Athlete of the Year after a successful year with one Olympic gold medal and the 2012 NBA championship.

The US basketball governing body announced the award at Colorado Springs, Colorado on Jan. 3, 2013.

James is one of just two players in the history of the game to win MVP (Most Valuable Player), the NBA championship and the Olympics in the same year, along with Michael Jordan.

He is one of three US players to participate in three Olympics. He has two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012) and one bronze (2004).