The champ is here; LeBron thrills in Manila

LeBron hits Manila (AFP/ Noel Celis)

Hoops fans in the Philippines were treated to a visit from LeBron James on Tuesday. Not wanting to miss the chance to see the world’s greatest basketball star in the flesh, some reportedly queued outside the venue for three days.

The two-time NBA champion was introduced with indoor fireworks and chants of "MVP" as he entertained 15,000 fans with a variety of dunks and other basketball fundamentals.

Watch below as LeBron takes charge of a pick-up game:

King James didn't have it all his own way though, one plucky player managed to avoid LeBron's attempt to block his shot and finish with a nice jam, during layup lines. Check it out below: