2016 Cleveland Cavaliers reunite 10 years after NBA Finals victory

June 17, 2026 - 04:11

A decade after one of the most improbable comebacks in NBA history, the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers gathered to mark the 10-year anniversary of their championship victory over the Golden State Warriors. The reunion brought together key figures from a team that erased a 3-1 series deficit to bring Cleveland its first professional sports title in 52 years.

LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love were among the players who attended the private event, which was held in Cleveland over the weekend. The gathering included coaches, front office staff, and support personnel who were part of the historic run. Photos from the reunion showed the group laughing, sharing old stories, and reflecting on a season that ended with a Game 7 win on the road in Oakland.

The 2016 Finals remain a defining moment in NBA history. The Cavaliers faced a Warriors team that had won 73 games in the regular season, the best record ever. Down 3-1, Cleveland won three straight games, including two elimination contests. James delivered a chase-down block on Andre Iguodala in Game 7, and Irving hit the go-ahead three-pointer with under a minute left.

For fans in Cleveland, the title ended decades of heartbreak. The reunion served as a reminder of a team that refused to quit, and a city that finally got its parade.