Lakers fans gather at Staples Center to celebrate LA's first NBA championship in a decade

The Los Angeles Lakers claimed their first NBA title in a decade after beating the Miami Heat 106-93 to win the NBA Finals series 4-2 on Sunday night. Fans gathered outside of Staples Center in Los Angeles to celebrate the record-tying 17th NBA title and LeBron James Finals MVP. Fans chanted "this one's for Kobe" and "Kobe" near Staples Center.

Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California./Getty Images

Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California./Getty Images

Lakers fans celebrate in front of a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California./Getty Images

Lakers fans celebrate in front of a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California./Getty Images

Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California./Getty Images

Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California./Getty Images

Cinderella Castle inside the Magic Kingdom Park is lit purple and gold in honor of the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 NBA Final on October 11, 2020 at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida./Getty Images

Cinderella Castle inside the Magic Kingdom Park is lit purple and gold in honor of the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 NBA Final on October 11, 2020 at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida./Getty Images

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after winning Game Six of the NBA Finals on October 11, 2020./CFP

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after winning Game Six of the NBA Finals on October 11, 2020./CFP

The Los Angeles Lakers pose for a team photo with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat at AdventHealth Arena, Florida, U.S., October 11, 2020. /CFP

The Los Angeles Lakers pose for a team photo with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat at AdventHealth Arena, Florida, U.S., October 11, 2020. /CFP