LeBron avoids subtlety by throwing shade with a new post-game shirt and hat

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LeBron James had one helluva night delivering the NBA championship to Cleveland on Sunday, but that taste of victory clearly wasn't enough for the man of the hour. 

After they handled business on the court, the Cavaliers hopped back on a plane to Ohio on Monday where throngs of fans were waiting for them. James' post-victory look ensured his status as this season's shade MVP, too. 

Much to the Internet's delight, King James stepped out of the plane with the trophy. And while some eyes were surely drawn the gleaming prize, most drifted down at the "Ultimate Warriors" shirt he donned for the occasion.


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And just in case that wasn't enough shade, he had a hat featuring Kermit the frog sipping on some tea snug on his head. 

James made history by leading the Cleveland Cavaliers out of a 3-1 game setback against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.  

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The "Ultimate Warrior" tee, made to honor the late American wrestler, is made by an Ohio-based company called Homage, though you're going to have to wait for a restock. SB Nation has gathered a few places you can snag a Kermit hat. 




Meanwhile, JR Smith lost his own shirt and who knows what Stephen Curry is wearing. Maybe this?

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