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Miami Heat forward LeBron James takes part in an exhibition match in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday (23rd July) and holds a clinic for young basketball fans.

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LeBron James was receieved a hero's welcome on Tuesday, as he took part in an exhibition match in the Philippines.

The Miami Heat forward also held a clinic for young basketball fans, with some camping out for two days in order to get their hands on free tickets.

And James spoke about how the Heat defended their NBA Championship crown -

SOUNDBITE (English) LeBron James. Miami Heat forward:
"It wasn't easy for us at all, to be defending champs and having to defend your title each and every night in the regular season, throughout the playoffs is very difficult and you know, for me as a player, I just want to be the best basketball player I can be each and every night. I want to be the MVP for our team."

SOUNDBITE (English) LeBron James. Miami Heat forward:
"Besides the game of basketball, it is the most important thing for me to be able to inspire the youth, not only in ny home town, but also all over the world."

It's been just a month since the Heat overcame the San Antonio Spurs in a grueling seven-game series to win their second consecutive NBA championship.