In this June 21, 2013, photo, Miami Heat's LeBron James holds the the Larry O'Brien NBA championship trophy after Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Miami. The Miami Heat defeated the Spurs 95-88 to win their second straight NBA championship. James was announced Thursday, Dec. 26, as The Associated Press' 2013 Male Athlete of the Year, becoming the third basketball player to capture the award that has been annually awarded since 1931. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)