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LeBron James: China holds parade for Cleveland Cavaliers superstar

By Alex Butler
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James lands on the court after dunking the basketball in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York City on January 20, 2016. The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 91-78. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James lands on the court after dunking the basketball in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York City on January 20, 2016. The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 91-78. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Call it a Cavalier conquest.

LeBron James showed just how much he is loved worldwide with an Instagram post Wednesday. In the post, James is seen riding in the bed of a truck while thousands of fans in Guangzhou flood around him during another championship parade.

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The trip was James' 12th consecutive Asian trip on behalf of Nike, according to Cleveland.com.

"Every day is a dream. I'm so blessed that this game of basketball has taken this kid from Akron around the globe," James wrote on Instagram. "I never take a single moment for granted. To all of my fans in China, thank you. You guys are unbelievable!! My Chinese fans threw me a championship parade and I want to thank them for it again!"

James later posted a photo of himself and wife Savannah, wishing her a happy anniversary.

"Happy Anniversary my Queen," James wrote in the caption. "Been down with me before day 1 of this journey and appreciative you more than life itself. Could not have picked a better side kick to fight crime [challenges of life] with. You're my everything and above! A unbelievable mother, daughter, granddaughter, friend, and wife! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Love you mama."

While in China, James also worked with the U-23 Chinese national basketball team. He was accompanied by assistant coach Damon Jones on the trip.

The Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in June after seven games in the NBA Finals.

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