LA Lakers win NBA Finals led by Lebron James as fans pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and riot in streets with armed police

Riot police were out in force as supporters paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after the 4-2 series win over Miami Heat.

The police were forced to step as the celebrations got out of hand

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The police were forced to step as the celebrations got out of hand Credit: Copyright @ Ringo Chiu. All Rights Reserved.
Police officers desperately tried to keep the celebrations under control

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Police officers desperately tried to keep the celebrations under control Credit: Copyright @ Ringo Chiu. All Rights Reserved.
Fans lined up in front of a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna

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Fans lined up in front of a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter GiannaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

LeBron James guided the La Lakers to glory in the epic 106-93 win on Sunday night.

After the match, he said: “It means a lot to represent this franchise.

“I told [Lakers president] Jeanie [Biss] when I came here that I was going to put this franchise back in the position where it belongs.”

He won the Finals MVP with a 11-0 vote after finishing with 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Fans chanted his name over and over going as they celebrated outside the Staples Centre.

His wife, Vanessa, paid tribute to her husband after his former side’s victory.

The LA Lakers were inspired to victory by club icon Lebron James

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The LA Lakers were inspired to victory by club icon Lebron JamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Riot police were out in force outside of the Staples Centre in America

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Riot police were out in force outside of the Staples Centre in AmericaCredit: Copyright @ Ringo Chiu. All Rights Reserved.
Excited fans sprayed drinks into the air and let off flares

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Excited fans sprayed drinks into the air and let off flares Credit: Copyright @ Ringo Chiu. All Rights Reserved.
One Los Angeles Lakers fan rolled around the streets in a zorb

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One Los Angeles Lakers fan rolled around the streets in a zorbCredit: Copyright @ Ringo Chiu. All Rights Reserved.