Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a dynamic National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise known for their electric, fast-paced style of play and deep connection to the city of Cleveland. The team's history is largely defined by the extraordinary career of LeBron James, the Akron native who brought unprecedented success in two different stints with the franchise. Beyond James, the Cavaliers also boast a rich past featuring Hall of Famers like Mark Price and the beloved "Mr. Cavalier," Austin Carr, laying the groundwork for the modern era.

 

The franchise's crowning achievement came in the 2016 NBA Finals, when the Cavaliers completed the first and only 3-1 series comeback in Finals history to defeat the 73-win Golden State Warriors. This incredible victory delivered Cleveland its first major professional sports championship in 52 years, erasing the "Cleveland sports curse." Playing their home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cavaliers continue to build on this championship foundation, driven by a new generation of star talent and the lasting legacy of that history-making team.