The year 2016 holds a special place in the hearts of Cleveland sports fans. This sentiment resonates deeply with Cavaliers legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James as well.
During a recent appearance on the “New Heights” podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, James shared his thoughts on why the championship he claimed in 2016 with the Cavaliers stands out as his favorite among the four he has secured throughout his career.
According to James, this particular championship was meaningful for a variety of reasons.
The Cavaliers entered the season without any championships, while the city of Cleveland had not celebrated a professional sports title in the previous 52 years.
To clinch the championship, the Cavaliers mounted a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors, who hold the record for the best regular season in NBA history.
That formidable Warriors team boasted stars like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala.
James’s strong ties to both the city and the team enhanced the importance of this championship victory.
With crucial contributions from teammates like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, this Cavaliers squad fought tenaciously to achieve their ultimate goal.
Similar to how the Chicago Cubs ended their long championship drought that same year, the Cavaliers mirrored this success by winning dramatically during the series’ final game.
