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Updated: 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | Posted: 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Sprite releasing LeBron James can

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This image provided by Sports Illustrated shows the cover of the July 1 edition, featuring Miami Heat forward LeBron James. (AP Photo/Sports Illustrated)

By Christopher Seward

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sprite, produced by Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, is releasing a limited-edition 12-ounce collectible soft drink can in Florida that salutes Miami Heat forward LeBron James.

The company said the specially-marked cans commemorate the Heat’s back-to-back NBA championship wins in 2012 and 2013. They will feature a rendering of James along with the message, “Congrats to LeBron James, Back-To-Back Champion.”

The 6-foot-8 NBA Finals MVP and Sprite have had a marketing relationship since 2003.

James’ endorsement portfolio is reportedly worth more than $40 million annually, according to ESPN, which recently wondered aloud why James was not appearing in more national ad campaigns.

In addition to endorsements with Coca-Cola, James’ portfolio includes deals with Nike, Samsung, State Farm and McDonald’s, ESPN reported

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