2016 NBA Finals Mini-Movie (Full) Cavs Defeat Warriors 4-3

The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit for the first time in NBA Finals history and brought the city of Cleveland their first championship since 1964. Let's take an in-depth look back at the classic 7 game series between the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
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[@alliandalex7142]

it’s a tradition to watch this once a while

[@kensofaygoo]

I’ll be back watching in like 5 or 6 months for some random reason 😂

[@saleemsalhi6363]

@@kensofaygoo same

[@202true]

Always

[@realouttasight]

yesssirrrr

[@forgottenson3411]

FACTS!

[@jacksonsalyerbehr7871]

The kid holding the sign “Traveled from Akron to witness the promise.” That’s some powerful stuff.

[@mikemurphy8996]

Jackson Salyer Behr kid from Akron couldn't afford those tickets

[@kaylebp32]

Cameron Sole 28:38

[@Josephptapia]

All words that come to mind when I hear lebrons name promise witness Akron and traveling

[@andersonvaneck8624]

Glad someone else noticed

[@brandennieto6934]

I’ve always said this was the greatest championship ever won. It just had a different feeling to it. I’m from Seattle btw

[@Dandanthefactor]

Sorry but coming back from 3-1 to beat a 73 win team while leading both teams in all categories is hands down the best finals performance ever

[@Ggness123]

Can’t beat that, probably won’t see it ever again

[@nathanielmunez]

Agree. That's undisputable

[@AllenNyeka]

I am blessed to be part of watching that live. Hands down to be down 1-3 in the NBA Finals and mount that historical against the winningest team in the history of the game and to lead in all categories of the game. Hats off to Lebron. It cannot be compared to anything we have seen prior and possibly forever.

[@JesseOsher]

I WAS AT THE GAME: I’m from Cleveland. There were maybe only 300 Cleveland fans in the whole arena. Why? 4 reasons…1) There were only connecting flights from Cleveland to Oakland/San Francisco (no direct flights). 2) Tickets were INSANELY expensive. 3) If they lost, it would be a VERY depressing flight home…with a connector. 4) They are playing Game 7 in Golden State…the team that had the best record in NBA history. That said, it was a very high risk, high reward scenario. I spent $3,000 for an 18th row ticket. My heart raced the entire game. Didn’t eat and maybe took a sip of water all 48 minutes (severe dry mouth). Fast forward to when Kyrie hit the go-ahead 3 pointer (31:57)…this 65 year old woman, only fan near me, from Cleveland (I never met before) literally pulled an Elaine Benes and pushed me so hard and starting shaking me with complete and utter shock…”Holy sh*t…we may actually win this thing.”…and sure enough….I took a $3000 risk on the greatest NBA game of all time. 😊 PS: My profile pic is me at the game wearing the CLE shirt.

[@PaddyMcMe]

That must've been the most amazingly satisfying experience. I'm a lifelong Messi fan and part of me debated whether or not to splurge the $10k it'd cost me to scalp a seat, get flights and accommodation for the 2022 World Cup Final but ultimately decided not to. Not because I thought it was too much money or too much bother, but because I adore Messi so much I simply couldn't bear to watch him lose another World Cup Final, all the more so in person. Thankfully he and Argentina did win the final but just watching it on television was brutal; Argentina went up 2-0 in the first half and controlled the game beautifully for 80 of the 90 minutes, only to give up a stupid penalty in the 80th minute and France converted, and then they scored an incredible goal 90 seconds later and less than 2 minutes we went from 2-0 to 2-2 and France now had the clear energy advantage. It went to overtime being incredibly competitive both sides attacking and nearly scoring again and again, and then in the 2nd half of Overtime Messi scores putting Argentina up 3-2 and everybody celebrated assuming he'd just won it for Argentina, his crowning moment in the greatest career of anyone in the sport... Only for Argentina to give up ANOTHER stupid penalty with 4 minutes remaining... Making it 3-3... And in those dying 3-4 minutes both sides went for it with both Goalkeepers making incredible clutch saves and eventually, after 6 goals and 120 minutes of play it all came down to the brutality of penalties. Thankfully Argentina came away the winners but seriously it was the most emotionally draining experience of my life. If I'd had to experience it in person I'd probably have had a heart attack.

[@StruggleBusStudios]

Pulled an Elaine Benes caught me so off guard I choked lmaooo

[@johneholla]

Sorry I enjoyed your comment story so much that I accidentally left my reply for the video under it lol. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story your comment, I will never forget where I was when game 7 went final to read other people recalling that exact moment is wonderful.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

The bar for Cavs fans is soooooo low. Actual Proof the 2016 NBA Finals are Fixed ! All 6 Stephen Curry Fouls in Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals (Rigged?) If my favorite teams won a championship only because of the refs I would be embarrassed of it.

[@chiokeedwards6235]

Glad you were able to witness this great moment. I was so hyped for Cleveland doing the unthinkable

[@LakerNation24]

How tf did lebron lead both teams in points rebounds assists steals and blocks against a 73 win team, unreal, goatshit

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Laker Nation LEGEND. Arguably best moment and game of his long and storied career; certainly my favorite.

[@mossymoss2]

I can basketball game tomorrow morning after church

[@thomas13r89]

Roosevelt Moss ?

[@ball1slife107]

well he is LBJ

[@Smkifproblemz]

Laker Nation bros a 🐐 people can hate all they want any team with Lebron is a dangerous team

[@awesomesause1116]

The fact that Lebron promised Cleveland a Championship and delivered in this fashion makes it so much sweeter.

[@dmipla3221]

Absolutly

[@xopgoat10]

This is why he is ONE of the goats

[@xopgoat10]

MANCHESTER UNITED says here we don’t give a fuck

[@someoneextra819]

Dead ass

[@notplayboicactus5700]

MANCHESTER UNITED cricket is actually the second biggest sport. It’s a very politically centric sport though weird enough

[@Hearteaterwhydueatmyheartalive]

I will never forget this finals. I’m a rockets fan, but I was literally crying tears of joy when the cavs won. It was the greatest nba finals in my opinion

[@Kazekagabe]

Lebron played the greatest basketball I have ever seen

[@bryanlopez677]

🧢

[@knicksfromncvlogs797]

Fax

[@Ifuckedurmother]

@@bryanlopez677 🚫🧢

[@tricks4028]

This was the best finals in history no doubt. most memorable, most fun to watch, and best because it was just the best. Winning after being down 3-1 never happened before in an NBA Finals in the history of the game and probably won’t ever be repeated and if it is that will be decades from now. Lebron going back to Cleveland and fulfilling his promise was a tear jerker. The 52 year nightmare ended right there on that court.

[@Tarik1996]

I‘m not a LeBron fan, but I have to admit that this has got to be the most meaningful NBA Finals Win in NBA history

[@CoC_Lord]

I’m not sure if there will be another finals with as much hype as this one, and for it to exceed said hype is crazy. As a bulls fan, this has to be the best finals I have ever seen

[@skullyready7786]

No it's not any team Dat hasn't one is the same

[@DefendTheCode]

Nowitzki 2011. Beat OKC, Lakers and Superteam Miami for the chip as a sole star. 2016 is up there though.

[@troy5150]

​​​​@@skullyready7786 it actually had a lot more going on than just one team winning their first title...going against the defending champion 73-9 "record setting" GSW in a REPEAT match of the prior year's Finals... never in history has a team come back from 3-1 deficit in a Finals either...then factor in LeBrons return to Cleveland and promising them this. That's a whole nother level of story mah dude

[@skullyready7786]

@@troy5150 3-1 ain't no different from down 2-0 its 2 games

[@haykg]

2016 - "CLEEEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU!" 2020 - "KOOOOOBE! THIS IS FOR YOU!"

[@zandergilder9928]

That would be goat level especially if he’s bullying Giannis in the finals.

[@Banned4Life]

@Philadelphia Eagles LeBron isn't a defensive player? Bruh. BRUH. He's not going to lock down Giannis, but BRUH.

[@zandergilder9928]

Philadelphia Eagles I didn’t say he’s going to lock down Giannis. I said if. Why are you arguing about something that hasn’t happened yet, but very much could happen? You’re gonna look real stupid in a few months.

[@zandergilder9928]

Philadelphia Eagles You’re gonna look stupid when Lebron plays good defense on Giannis, which you said would never happen.

[@mxr_johnson]

That ain't happening chief because of the corona virus .

[@kyla738]

19:26 That quote, though! "Two most important days of your lives; the day you were born and when you discovered the reason why you were born"

[@Apex-Mutant-]

- MarkTwain.

[@strawberry.lemonyt4719]

Kyla James that can be my motto in our graduation

[@khussein93]

STRAWBERRY.LEMON [YT] Wa

[@grewalaman11]

If you knew why you were born, You wouldn't be birthed...

[@501stJackal]

I was born because my dad and mum got freaky......the day i found that out wasn't important.......it was weird (i was a kid)

[@cindyslaughter310]

As a LeBron fan, this was one of the the greatest and most emotional moments of my life.

[@kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754]

bruh

[@ImStillLandy]

As a cavs fan I couldn't agree more

[@SirMrZombie]

Your greatest moment in life was somebody else's accomplishment? That's so pathetic 😭

[@ImStillLandy]

@@SirMrZombie your pathetic. People love sports. Idk what your passions are but if a team you've been following for years that hasn't done anything in over 50 years completes the greatest comeback in nba history yes it can be a top moment in your life. Greatest is a stretch, but up there is perfectly acceptable. Your pathetic, show some happiness.

[@SirMrZombie]

@@cindyslaughter310 what a cliche response on SOCIAL media

[@taylorjones8520]

This was a magical run. i dont feel like warriors choked on this one, its just that the cavs were fighting for something more! 1st ever nba championship! After 50 long years! Damn!

[@joiri9498]

ngl if they won in 2015 it would have been 49 years. making it 50 years kinda made it more iconic lol

[@BKILLS186]

@@joiri9498 it was actually 52yrs. 1964 browns -> 2016 Cavs

[@joiri9498]

@@BKILLS186 no one knows those nobodies anymore old man

[@BuddaGheeski]

They for sure didn't choke, but they kinda did. That's why they allowed KD to join. LeBron would have 6 rings already. GOAT

[@cheesesteakphilly]

Nah they choked.

[@christos5072]

Best season of basketball ever played -Kobe 60 point retirement -73-9 Warriors -KD and Russ both on the thunder - Good Spurs team - Competitive Eastern Confrence with the Cavs, heat, Raptors, Prime Hawks, Growing Celtic team, Hornets etc -Warriors record breaking start Lavine VS Aaron Gordon dunk contest - Cavs were healthy in the playoffs - Tim Duncan’s final year - Warriors VS Thunder game were curry hit a half court game winner with a record breaking number of threes - Thunder VS Warriors series - An then the best finals ever played Hands down the greatest season to ever be played

[@kimiraikkonen2007]

My first season watching basketball (nba)

[@ViperDivinity]

Anything is better with Lebron on finals

[@funnygguy121202]

CD also Craig still alive to interview lebron

[@jontray87]

You cannot forget Craig Sager

[@KidTrigger]

Divine Cutz if he’s on the heat then that’s true

[@riyaandrayplay6856]

To this date, the best NBA Finals ever played.

[@diogosimoes29]

I agree but it's not because of LeBron or the Warriors, it was simply because it was such an epic battle

[@frankcastle5285]

Diogo Simoes Lebron and the warriors are who made the battle epic sooo

[@diogosimoes29]

@@frankcastle5285 and Kyrie, but what I meant was that those finals were an hymn to basketball

[@alliem1072]

Diogo Simoes It's absolutely because of those things! There are sooo many things that made it great.

[@Northphilly-wu4oq]

Your crazy you must be a kid

[@itsADmyguy]

31:37 still gives me chills to this day!! Just watching that in slow motion is unbelievable to see how Bron went up that high and how he knew the timing of that block! I replayed this about 10-20 times now and it never gets old, so legendary. And to top it off, Kyrie’s clutch 3 at the end to solidify the finals. Greatest Game 7 in NBA History and it’s not even a question.

[@amadeux5471]

It's actually crazy too how in the span of like 20 seconds during that play, Warriors had the inital inbound then Cavs took the defensive rebound before missing their shot leading up to that moment and Lebron was always there capitalise throughout

[@carterfrederick6453]

I’ve watched this video over 10 times. No player could ever do what lebron did in this series. He’s the best leader of all time

[@Lions400]

Oh blocked by James

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

@@carterfrederick6453 Without the refs the cavs lose easily bro. Watch these 2 videos on youtube. Actual Proof the 2016 NBA Finals are Fixed ! All 6 Stephen Curry Fouls in Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals (Rigged?) Most Lebron or Cavs fans do not care it was rigged at all. I talked to people who cant stand the warriors at all "there is tons" who thought the refs were fixing the series.

[@Tybuscus23]

@@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants you had a low GPA in school

[@The-Big-Boss]

Three of the greatest comebacks in sports in one year, 3-1 series in the N.B.A. finals, 28-3 game in the N.F.L. Super Bowl and 3-1 comeback in M.L.B. World Series.

[@shanepleasants6280]

Baseball was also the Cubs winning down 3-1 bonkers year

[@teddyfitzgerald7405]

@@shanepleasants6280 he said that

[@Walker-ow7vj]

@@shanepleasants6280 what a great day that was an a cubs fan

[@ClassOf28]

@@teddyfitzgerald7405 he edited it

[@abdouuuu842]

barca 6-1 against paris

[@zach1389]

I still remember when it was 3-1 warriors and warriors fans were saying "last year, the excuse was the cavs didn't have Irving and Love, what's going to be the excuse this year??" and when the cavs won 4-3 they said "we were missing Draymond for a game, Bogut got hurt, Curry wasn't 100 percent, the NBA is out to get us, it was rigged........." 😂😂😂😂

[@productplacement4743]

Zach they all bandwagoners with curry

[@detruupodcastshow407]

Zach wait til kyle korver go on the court

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

Exactly LOL

[@jackbergens8149]

never talk trash before the end of the season XD

[@gangneshbhuriya4267]

Zach karma 😂

[@YvngGoat_]

4 years later still one of the greatest comebacks in NBA History.

[@chrisshockey5845]

It is the greatest. Nobody had ever come from 3-1 down in the finals...

[@sunghero3717]

@@chrisshockey5845 what if lebron comes back from a 3-0 deficit against Milwaukee. Still think the clips making the finals but it would be sick if lebron does that

[@oliverchen-mallouk7450]

SungHero 37 I don’t know about Milwaukee making it, Celtics and raptors look really strong right now

[@sunghero3717]

Pascal siakam is not going to lead the raptors to the conference finals. Much less the finals

[@brentgriffey8619]

One of? Easily the greatest down 3-1 against a record breaking team with game 5 and 7 in oracle

[@jdwest0448]

To actually be a cavs fan and to be able to witness this is amazing. This series is what got me into basketball

[@davidengle161]

Best finals series I’ve ever watched. That 3-1 comeback and kyrie and Lebrons performances game 5-7 were absolutely insane

[@krunkformula]

Kyrie and Lebron were quite literally unstoppable. Pressure made diamonds for sure they couldn't have played better

[@ticktockyo2]

greatest ring in nba history. kd had to come and ruin a great historic rivalry

[@fredrickbarnes8568]

Fax he ruined the whole nba too

[@gian9846]

Fvck haha

[@JohnPaul-lh5ej]

A ring chaser.

[@triggerlocs1388]

True. Cavs and Warriors were 1-1 , they would've probably continue going to the finals and competing against each other. Could've been a Lakers/Celtics type rivalry

[@creamcheese7845]

Yup that snake should of stayed in okc but nooooooo he had to take the easy route

[@honestreviewer9425]

I live near Akron Ohio where LeBron grew up. I don’t only look at him as a 3 time champion and NBA Superstar, I look at him as a hero for what he’s done for Akron. He’s created the I promise school for the people that can not afford school, he’s created the Lebron James family foundation for people who can’t afford education, and he’s donated millions of dollars to thousands of different charities. Lebron, thank you for everything you’ve done in our community and congrats!

[@treytwotimes]

Ghost Streamer Fan69 it’s sad everyone looks over all the great things he has done off the court by hating on him day after day. some nba fans are disappointing..

[@sshza11]

LJ is a great human being, real, humble and giving. And just a monster on the court. Thank you, champ. 3-1 to 4-3 against the best.

[@marvelousegbo7048]

Curry was born in Akron too

[@Smkifproblemz]

Ghost Streamer Fan69 he’s definitely a real standup Guy #LebronthaGOAT

[@areebhusain8631]

@@marvelousegbo7048 curry was born in akron but grew up in charlotte

[@robbie9821]

“You know when you win a championship together, it’s like a blood transfusion. It’s just something you can never change” - Tyronn Lue

[@nasercea]

this is one epic finals ... it is history

[@PFK218]

JR Smith throwing no look lobs in a elimination game 🤦🏽‍♂️ 😂

[@chainreaction1703]

Reckless

[@brianspahiu]

PlayForKeepzz - it’s JR, and they were winning big then

[@stopmotionisthebestofmotio1550]

It’s JR Smith what do u expect😂

[@dre_day22]

same guy no matter the situation. at least he stays true to himself lmao

[@reign1594]

Lmao

[@unrealeality448]

why is this so intense when i already know the outcome?

[@DJiNstncT]

😂 seriously tho 🤔

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

Right my sentiments EXACTLY!!!

[@leronedonaldson3186]

Ikr

[@tyronefromwiisports8791]

Same

[@redroseteatime3649]

shows you how good of a series it was

[@ihadtoo23]

I just get chills watching this! Tears in my eyes. This series was absolutely top 5 nba finals ever.

[@pleaseacceptme]

Top 3 and it ain’t 2 or 3

[@Riceeater_95]

Not the greatest ever??

[@xtucs]

its the greatest

[@mstr.beaster]

As a die hard warriors fan, it's like a torture watching this video, it still haunts me even though it was 6 years ago. Huge respect for Lebron, Kyrie and the Cavs for that one, they truly earned that one. Good ol' days of rivalry. I love Klay but I blame him for saying Lebron's feelings got hurt in a live interview, he woke up the beast 😂 but hopefully warriors will get this 2022 NBA chip

[@ihadtoo23]

Yup after klay did that. That set the cavs off

[@awidlak]

You were one of the 5 warrior fans before the modern era?

[@ILikesports360]

@@awidlak lol a lot of people actually liked the warriors for a long time I used to be a huge fan until they started to get too good and everyone started bandwagon but I can’t never go against Lebron literally the reason I started watching basketball when I was younger

[@kxrma2196]

@@awidlak Warriors had a ton of fans in the early 2000s, they were fun af back then

[@user-jh3rh4ls7c]

This comment aged very well

[@mark2220]

To be the only 3-1 comeback in NBA finals history against the best team in the history of the league.. this counts as two rings if you talk about legacy.

[@J_dnnn]

Mark Also worth more than all of KD’s rings

[@adkcignl4153]

🌍🏀🎼🇺🇸🌎😘

[@TheLuscious]

Not the best team ever bc they choked 72-10 Bulls are

[@gentia5387]

The 2013 heat are the best no doubt

[@baileykiser9958]

I think the 88 Lakers are the best team ever

[@MillennialRabbi]

"The best 2 words in sports: Game 7. It will make or break you psychologically. Guys ask me: "Are you worried about the 7th game?" And I said: "no. Let them worry about us." - Bill Russell

[@DJiNstncT]

Bill Russel gets so overlooked for how great he was

[@theanomaly8796]

DJ InstincT DETROIT Right every time some says LeBron won’t get six. I reply Jordan won’t get 11.

[@gonzalo4658]

The Anomaly hehe

[@cashnastysbodyguard5741]

The Anomaly I bet you think you sound real smart with that comment 😐

[@theanomaly8796]

fbi doesn’t matter what I think. It’s the truth.

[@sniperplayz6895]

One of the greatest finals of all time. 2016 was perfect ❤️

[@angelocordova4629]

I watch this at least once a month, still makes me emotional. Damn do I miss this team

[@ridgemorris9501]

should have included Klay saying Bron got his feelings hurt lmao

[@Angel-ld1wv]

that was my favorite part of the whole thing i was hoping at that moment lebron would flip a fucking switch and show those mother fuckers lol and he did greatest sports moment in my life and im a huge steelers fan

[@silentgrind34]

Time stamp

[@simrock8893]

Angel The next 3 games he averaged some insane numbers. 36ppg 11rebounds 9 assists and 3 steals and 3 blocks. He was fr pissed off lmao

[@emryegg]

Carnell Johnson kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITPYamkga6kl80

[@taekmyheart]

Virtyt Delibeqa oh yeah he was hella pissed off, we watched game five thinking we were gonna lose at our house and then he realized LeBron was fucking pissed and on fire that entire game 👌🏻 it was so much fun to watch

[@You1337Noob]

Legendary series. Imagine how epic a 2017 rematch would've been? But no Cupcake kd had to go and ruin that for us.

[@JamesAnderson_1]

You1337Noob IKR

[@gokublack879]

You1337Noob Facts it would’ve been such a great rivalry and great competitive series, but it got ruined lol.

[@cvetelinyankov7324]

10:35 song?

[@joshloach9016]

Cavs would've been favored again

[@lilfai5595]

@@gokublack879 I feel like Durant made it a much more interesting finals

[@jonwivccc7926]

Still the best series of my life i was lucky to be able to watch this live and old enough to cherish what a series this was

[@charls435]

What a story!.... Cleveland....this is for you! Beast of the East.

[@SKY_FATH3R]

Never forget that LeBron led both teams in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks against a 73 win team. Jordan may have the best basketball legacy, but LeBron is the best human being to ever play basketball.

[@spiritwooo]

69damn likes

[@alexmansfield8676]

The question is how much you dominate your own era, that’s why MJ will never be beaten. He was 20 years ahead of his time, Bron isn’t. Simple as that I’m afraid.

[@Sydney_2011]

People forget how popular Jordan was. Kids in Vietnamese villages knew Jordan before the internet was common. Kids in rural Australia wanted to be Jordan and they barely played much basketball on TV, let alone showed their news to build hype. He was an international superstar, before they existed at that level. He was an icon.

[@kristiankolev3579]

He will soon have the same legacy if not better

[@kenguillartes1863]

@@alexmansfield8676 The competition back then didn't have anyone like KD or Curry. Today's competition is definitely better than MJ's era, since there's some sort of science involved in sports and better nutrition now a days.

[@pyirre2575]

R.I.P Craig Sager you were a real one G

[@Smkifproblemz]

Ethan Chen cold ass pimp suits Lol

[@deizha100]

@@Smkifproblemz BURN IT

[@weakmill103]

my eyes watered when i seen him, "thanks for entertaining me" Craig loved watching Basketball!

[@ziptnf]

Shitty family man, a piece of trash to his own kids, but a basketball reporting legend.

[@dognutts]

God still to this day I can’t believe the Cavs won. I was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio and rooted for the Cavs before these finals and I root for them still till this day. This is one of those games that you remember exactly where you were at, I was at my grandmas house and my eyes were glued to the tv while I sat in front of it on the floor . I remember being so nervous and scared that the Cavs were going to lose again because when they lost in 2015 I was devastated so I knew this year we had to win. I and everyone else watching witnessed history live, but as someone who actually is from Cleveland and suffered the lost throughout the years, seeing them finally win our first championship in any sport since 1964 was amazing. I remember the block, the shot, Kevin Loves defense on Curry, LeBron’s free throw and the sound of the buzzer going off better than the back of my hand. When LeBron had that iconic block on Iguodala I screamed of joy and when Kyrie hit that game winning 3 I started to celebrate but I was still terrified, until we were up by 4 points with 10.6 seconds left of the game. The Warriors had the ball with 10.6 seconds left of the the game and Cleveland was up by 4 it was at that moment I knew the Cavs won their first ever NBA championship. The Cavs were the underdogs and they were going against a 73-9 team, no one though they could’ve came back from a 3-1 lead but as a Cavs fan I knew that the could do it and I believed in them. This game was more than just basketball. This game was history, the first team in NBA history to comeback from a 3-1 lead in the finals, the Cavs first ever NBA championship, Cleveland’s first championship in 52 years and it was the best night of my life. I remember when the clock ran out and the buzzer went off I started to celebrate and jump around, I poured water and beer on me just because how happy I was and I didn’t know what to do. I remember the day after I had to check my phone and see if the Cavs actually won and I was so happy that it wasn’t a dream. To me as a Cavs fan this made LeBron the Goat, he did something no one else ever did. He came back after 4 years and told Ohio that he was going to give us a championship and he sure did. This game made me respect LeBron as a player and person forever and he will always be the GOAT in my eyes. When LeBron left Cleveland in 2018 I wasn’t mad because he gave us a championship like he said he was going to do. In fact when LeBron left I was a big LeBron fan by then and I told my self wherever LeBron goes I go and rooted for him ever since despite he’s not on Cleveland anymore. When Kyrie left Cleveland in 2017 I wasn’t mad because I was great full for what he did for the Cavs and the city and state of Cleveland, Ohio. I also have too much respect for Kyrie and I root for him and his team to this day. Kevin Love is amazing and I will always support him as well. Also I have to thank the Warriors for choking and blowing a 3-1 lead, seriously I really appreciate that. And in wise words of LeBron James “CLEVELAND THIS IS FOR YOU!”

[@its_jawsh6145]

I am biased as a LeBron fan but even still I truly believe this win defined his legacy, made history in the NBA, and made him the GOAT. Watching this series back in 2016 was amazing just like watching Kawhi’s shot in 2019 was amazing. So many memorable moments from that decade of basketball. We are all blessed to have witnessed history like this.

[@emyuan8896]

2019 ANYONE? we miss you kyrie and leBron :(

[@xaji_cul318]

They may team in this offseason

[@Emayzed]

@@xaji_cul318 how so

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

OGlFAKER37, AGREED!!!

[@monarchmagdangalcadiz9768]

Never again lebron in nba

[@MrBuising]

kyrie & bron = LAKERS ? cavs.. the only team to resurrect in a 3-1 deficit... warriors devoured by injuries sad to watch they went to the 2019 playoffs & finals and destroyed them.. it is a GAME 7 if klay didn't get injured :( when you see it to their fiery eyes...

[@Inodem_]

This was the Peak of basketball for me.

[@JustBreatheASMR]

for sure, of course KD had to ruin everything

[@ViperDivinity]

When Lebron tryhard too much that make GS look like a bunch of kids trying beating a NBA Player

[@dapersona8086]

@@ViperDivinity what? Stop it, you can't even speak English properly

[@Solidus__]

Watching this in 23' as lebron is on a campaign for his 5th title. This is the best NBA finals that's ever been played.

[@humfredobrowm6408]

They can hate LeBron, but this is forever history of why he is one of the greatest

[@DrenchEm-]

They know he’s one of the greatest it just does something to them personally to hate that Man. I never understood it lol

[@humfredobrowm6408]

@Drench because it's so easy to hate ,but trust and believe when he not around they gonna miss his greatness mark my worlds

[@johnrustia721]

we are so lucky to witness lebron's greatness

[@redeyexxx1841]

Yeah sure. They're still 3-1 to warriors 😂

[@temtech9730]

He is the greatest. Michael Jordan had it easy, the bulls have the deepest team back then playing against a bunch of slow dudes (you have to watch to believe how unbelievably talentless NBA was back then). This one championship is far greater than all of six of jordans, just like how we do not really put bill russels 11 championship out there as an argumentfor the GOAT status because he did it in his sleep. Lebron and kyrie just defeated the greatest team in history.

[@ollieh98]

Steph - "You don't win championships whitout the whole squad." Where were you then Steph?

[@crystos-he]

BOOM

[@AlmTryThings]

FACTS

[@RooShamProductions]

+alfonso White You took it to far saying Steph isn't even top 50. He is top 25 for sure. Also btw the Cavs took more free throws than the the Warriors throughout the series so you are wrong.

[@gangstaestibon9271]

+alfonso White I wouldn't say LeBron is a top 3. Top 5 maybe

[@crystos-he]

NoXRoidz 4 X 4 is 16 that's cuz the warriors foul 5 times as much as the cavs

[@lindentv785]

The cavs deserved to win the championship, so much.

[@robot4390]

yep

[@Oxytocin_]

Plus tHe cHeatin ass warriors deserved to lose

[@major2973]

I'm surprised no one in this cancerous community told you to hold a bandwagon.

[@frood6523]

You're...channel name?

[@TheKYRw]

True bro. I can't believe how many people who were rooting for the Warriors honestly (meaning non warrior fans). The Warriors were like the heavy weight champion, with the best record of all time, against an average cavs team. Crazy they pulled it off

[@nicklim4456]

Watching the last quarter of game 7 live was a core memory 😢 Chills from the block, the shot and the stop

[@eddynamite9147]

I'm not a Cavs fan, but this was beautiful! The best NBA Final I've ever witnessed! A renowned movie director or novel writer could never create something as dramatic and epic as this series.

[@3DSDF]

At least Craig got to be a part of one of the best Finals in NBA history.

[@MrC77]

It was terrible the worst 7 game series ever, the only good game was game 7 and maybe game 6.

[@killcity115]

MrCramos27 wtf are you talking this series was so good and it will be even better this year

[@m1r__]

Jason Chang welp, it was worse. Not better lmao

[@kashkid537]

MrCramos27 how

[@crews-lj3ph]

MrCarl27 dude stop u just a angry bandwagon

[@ClubMember]

Watching this today still get nervous near the end lol

[@lenfinsen6695]

Same

[@palnud43]

Yeah

[@lucadethomasis4670]

Omg same

[@stevenstayloriii6662]

IKR

[@cvetelinyankov7324]

10:35 song anyone?

[@BLee09]

The last 4 minutes of game 7 is still some of the most intense basketball I've ever watched.

[@eltoratotv]

6 years later still and will be the greatest comebacks in NBA History.

[@TheMusketITuckedIt204]

Beating the team with the best record in NBA history by doing something that's never been done before in NBA Finals history is simply historical.

[@benperez8291]

TheMusketITuckedIt and people still don’t like to admit James is the 🐐🐐

[@ProfessionalFartSmeller]

Galactuz GC Chill out, this wasnt like last year

[@benperez8291]

Jayy Kau Chill out how was not chill, tf you mean that was the greatest finals of all time and Lebron proves everyone right again that he can lead a team. Jordan was never a leader he was a player who only cared about his legacy

[@ProfessionalFartSmeller]

Galactuz GC Why you talkin bout Jordan? I didnt compare him to Bron. Bronsexuals always assume before they get checked lmao. So, if it proved hes the GOAT. What did the one where he got swept prove?

[@jacobhickman1005]

@@ProfessionalFartSmeller Lol, you mean to tell me Jordan would not have been swept? Jordan would have a losing record had he played against the teams LeBron played against in the same situations. Probably a worse record than Bron actually. And thats facts. Bron does so much more with less, Jordan doesn't even compare in that regard. He couldn't even get out of the first round without Pippen/Rodman. Let alone make it to the Finals. Bron has never lost in the Finals and carried a team as the lone all star to the Finals. Tf you mean?

[@abdirahmanmahdi9458]

They missed so many epic moments in this mini-movie: - "NO TEAM EVER CAME BACK FROM 3-1 DEFICIT" commentary - "Lebron blocking steph and trash talking him" - "Klay saying "lebron got his feelings hurt" - "Lebron with sun glasses at the press conference" - "Rdc world1 finals skits"

[@JoshuaDLS1223]

Yea, I agree

[@gabionmelvicxamier5469]

Kevin love defense, lebron greatest dunk in game 6

[@amirwhite1899]

The lebron/ green interaction

[@nickgilmer8788]

That laugh after hearing what klay said was the moment shit got real.

[@fartbreath2884]

Loved when he call Curry a "bitch ass nigga" ... Because he is. Cavs figured out how to beat the Warriors and they knew it. That's why they went and cried for Durant. Play physical on Klay and Steph. They hate being bumped especially twig boy Curry... And force Curry to switch on ball handler. The Warriors system makes Curry look like a good defender. He isn't. He gets cooked 1 on 1 especially against someone like Kyrie.

[@johnwade8244]

I come back every few months to take it all in again😂 one of the greatest finals of all time

[@gabejohnson3468]

Facts that moment when bron kept his dribble to the alley Oop or the block leading the game winning three 🎉 true greatness

[@mishaberry7878]

Its already my tradition to watch this ones In a while.. HISTORY

[@gwap8088]

Warriors vs Cavs could have been one of the best rivalries ever... _then comes Durant_

[@razorback9999able]

Talk about Spoiler Alert!

[@mrrickstur]

Durant wants to join Toronto next

[@kellash]

ring chaser lol

[@loristnorton3723]

Yeah. Then kyrie left :( I'm so sad.

[@ballislife9834]

@Rowen Rivahein RAPS got lucky as hell bruh.if only those injurie happen to the cavs when they were against the warriors. could have been 3-1 in favour of the cavs

[@jaheenahsan5227]

I’m honestly kinda surprised how no one is talking about the fact that the Warriors had to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the WCF to get to the finals and then blew a 3-1 lead the round after😂

[@vgdrent2852]

Yeah I know, alot of people seem to forget for some reason.

[@ThatGuy-jt5dj]

I never knew this

[@Xxx_cxlix]

Many teams get a comeback in a playoffs, not a big deal.

[@ZeekerAdventures]

@@Xxx_cxlix 3-1 in the finals or conference finals is a pretty big deal

[@humanlettuce7422]

@@Xxx_cxlix yea and they had to comeback every gamr

[@ferdinandzamora5820]

"12 minutes Man, 12 minutes. Everything we put into the season, 12 minutes left" When Lou says this words man it's like fighting for your family's life. It's like you're going to a fight where you will put all your life for your family. You have to give all you got or else your family will be gone in your hands. Gives me goosebumps until now.

[@johneholla]

Watching this on the 7 year anniversary of game 7. I will never forget 2015-2018 finals and this was the greatest of them all ! Great movie.

[@willhancock2008]

that block was the most epic thing I had ever seen.

[@easfgman4687]

If u look closely, U can see the entire city of Cleveland on his shoulders. U can see the entire state of Ohio on his back. U can see the entire Cavs team in his hands. U can see determination in his eyes. U can see passion and his love for all those things in his heart. This is when he became a man. He won some championships in Miami but that wasn't his defining moment as a man. He didnt create that team. He didnt raise it. He didnt nurture it. It was this Cleveland Cavaliers team that he cherished. This team was his family. He cared about this team and I honestly believe he couldn't have done this on any other team. This was an emotional moment for him and he knew that if the Cavs lost this series, there wouldn't be another chance. He knew that this wasn't just a game. The city itself was at stake. The team, the city, the state, the fans, they all had a unique bond and an unspoken understanding of what needs to be done. It all came together to become one of the greatest moments in the history of sports. Well done, well deserved.

[@dlqmain2753]

And you just wasted a tons of time of tour life

[@easfgman4687]

@@dlqmain2753 Tyou tare the tone that tread tit

[@_mockingjayyy7905]

dude, that's one of a hell of paragraph.

[@Lyvette2000]

Nuttinlikeit it really was well deserved and that city really and loves him and their athletes because they love my brother n law and will forever love them...

[@elijahruspi5915]

@Shea Thompson that's what she said

[@JF238xCreatingABetterFuture]

Against all odds…2016 Cleveland Cavaliers accomplished the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. The Cavs winning their 1st championship in team history against a highly favored team was unbelievable and will be remembered as one of my favorite sports moments in my life 🏀💯😎✌️👌

[@christianmook9702]

Still chills to this day

[@ralphiestoes7961]

As a Cavs fan. This was the greatest moment of my life.

[@dcfrmdaotodaa8420]

Bro they dont know the feeling this gave my city the energy that night was amazing

[@cl_interp5]

@@dcfrmdaotodaa8420 How ya feeling?

[@XxflamingarrowxX]

This was the single greatest sports moment i ever witnessed live. Im glad i was alive to see it happen.

[@iironhide6209]

@@XxflamingarrowxX id say chicago cubs is better personally

[@tommyd2484]

Yeah that was the best feeling when the cubs won World Series

[@thecraneapparel]

"Follow my lead from start to finish." - Confident Lebron, is the best Lebron. No one can stop this guy

[@georgessand1355]

kawhi fucked leflop James

[@Stormy583]

Georges sand salty much? Even 8 months later you still can't believe the cavs won with Lebron "The King" James. Go be salty on a different comment board.

[@georgessand1355]

Stormy583 leonard still fucked lechoke.Green did too

[@thomasriishojgaard4608]

Georges sand Bruh f off its over they won get over it

[@angelocordero2]

That “Let’s Gooo!!!” At 10:30 gave me the chills

[@Seminolefan95]

I miss this kyrie. Also we’re going to miss lebron when he’s gone. Appreciate his greatness

[@evelinotiger6107]

Im a Kobe Fan. I became a Lebron fan when he went back to Cleveland. Thats the most beautiful championship Ive ever seen. It will never get old. Passion. Perseverance. Greatness.

[@andersoncardenasriascos224]

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[@pinggoyveraperez2065]

anderson cardenas riascos same here Jordan fan Kobe fan the LeBron fan only when he went back to Cleveland . Now a LeBron laker fan . My favorite Player ON My all time favorite team 🤗🤗🤗

[@mansymousa7599]

@Familyvlogsandgames no shit, Sherlock

[@one.direction.4ever.533]

evelino tiger I am a LEBRON fan for life.😊 not the UGH curry. 🙄😒

[@exglued2394]

evelino tiger what a bandwagon

[@zhenyangliu6371]

Two years past. I still want to cry.

[@drippysauce6226]

Facts bro🔥

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

ZHENYANG LIU, MEEEEEE TOOOOO😭😭

[@owencantu]

imagine how good it woulda been to win in 2017 but kd had ta be a sssssssssnake

[@drosethegoat4631]

@@owencantu i hope clippers win somehow, it will interesting af with no golden state in the finals

[@owencantu]

MVP D ROSE they took game 5 somehow, if they can take a few the rockets can take 4 i think

[@legan_R]

Seeing this made me emotional and gave me the motivation I needed to come back, I hope it does for everyone too

[@ravinduherath4450]

This is one of the best finals in NBA History. Iconic block all off that. Magnificent

[@krick_mufc9291]

When LeBron collapsed on the floor after pulling off the greatest comeback ever, we all felt that 😭👏🏼👏🏼

[@BringBackStoning]

On his knees ready for those back shots 😩🙌

[@fatetzy1468]

@@Nonesovile96 classic MJ fan

[@soda-2690]

@@Nonesovile96 arrogant ass boi

[@lesterkahanap8614]

@@Nonesovile96 damn, some mj fans are kinda salty

[@Ilovemygranny]

@@Nonesovile96 😆🤣😂

[@iamXavierLee]

This mini movie was incredibly powerful and inspiring.

[@aisyaal-zahra1666]

hats off to their editors. what a video

[@darylmangampo990]

Who else came back here to see Stephen Curry comment with GQ Sports.

[@jeremydyar7566]

Can't find it

[@jakewood408]

@@jeremydyar7566 same

[@psarks1601]

Wow, what a nice pick me up to watch this. I shedded a small tear or two just now, but man, was I crying when it happened. Unforgettably great moment. CLEVELAND!!!!

[@RyanPelley1]

Doesn't matter how many rings Golden State wins. This is the Finals people will remember most.

[@awesomeandy1997]

@@topsykretts2264 she just called, said it's hard not to remember a penis that resembles a thumbtack

[@johnwolfe5842]

@@awesomeandy1997 lol. I cracked when u said it bruh. HAHA

[@jeofehebd2714]

@@topsykretts2264 shit kid you don't have a dick

[@joaquinabella9798]

@@topsykretts2264 hahahha

[@executionerhopkins1497]

Warriors have their championship won easy no contest no competition like the cavs have had

[@francismuiruri9064]

i have watched this over and over will never forget this match.

[@wunmithegreat]

Francis Muiruri where can I watch it live

[@christinewhite5698]

It something i can never get tired of #believeland

[@RewindzLurzy]

Christine’s worlds today Awesome fuck cavs

[@d1mez234]

The KZbin god/not rlly stfu bandwagon prolly don’t even know who Tim hardaway is

[@Jim_Boylen]

Anybody else here who can't find Currys comment?

[@wolfgang2477]

Yup lol

[@Daskippabalta]

Yeah

[@fatihalhaq]

yeah 🤣

[@vvvvvvv5206]

Yup

[@cwhtan1864]

I found it,username was changed.

[@NFLMullen24]

Glad I was alive to witness this and this is still the best Finals to ever be played

[@art_g1]

They seriously skipped LeBron’s block on Steph? As a Lakers fan watching back then I jumped out my seat when I saw that block and trash talk

[@gryedd772]

He even said " get dinner ready for tonight "

[@tonyespiritu5869]

lebron the PGOAT d green the player that smells goat

[@Shiroyasha27]

@@tonyespiritu5869 LMAO

[@alveojohn]

Shu up drought

[@terrogz2159]

they also skipped kevin locking steph up, this could’ve been much better

[@res0zsfa]

yo... i remember watching game 7 live... a lady came into the store asking for help airing her tires in the last 2 min of the game, LOL. long story short, i told her it's easy and she can do it herself

[@imatroll5248]

s song 😂

[@joiri9498]

Lmaaaaooo

[@romesantana8960]

Haha great one

[@visionxx5724]

Lmfaoooooo

[@brandonbloodsaw7772]

Lmfao

[@evanroldan9566]

It's a Tradition to Watch this once in a while

[@travisssssssss]

Still gets chills till this day and always will from this series. Best finals in nba history🔥🔥🔥

[@19inkorrect91]

My favorite NBA finals of all time.

[@fuckyt69]

Bulls vs Heat in 2032 is going to be the GOAT of finals. F*c$I/g bad ass.

[@crewsfranklin3688]

jim lennon “bulls vs heat”

[@Jheruu]

jim lennon howcome?

[@lancelot771]

@@fuckyt69 bulls vs heat hmmmmm. How tho xD

[@godwinadepetun8781]

When Golden boys realize they can't beat LBJ with healthy team, they end up calling for KD serious help..

[@shou9246]

David Vice Bangura except they werent healthy either lmao. Warriors and Cavs should swap rings. And KD shouldve stayed in OKC

[@godwinadepetun8781]

@@shou9246 kd messed up everything

[@powerdf5589]

David Vice Bangura “can’t beat” went to 7 games ok buddy

[@powerdf5589]

David Vice Bangura and the dray suspension

[@tyronehill4433]

@@powerdf5589 so what

[@tthomas4092]

Man if u ever played basketball even on the streetball level when you see these moments you can literally feel like you were there...I have tears watching them celebrate and it was from that day lebron solidified it with me ...I was blessed to watch Jordan dominate and see the transition into the lebron era and man these finals solidified his legacy if you truly love basketball when you see these moments they choke you up

[@sgmnstrcty]

This is by far one of my favorite NBA Finals.. I watched every game!!! WHAT A SERIES!!!!

[@Ryandupont0896]

Dont let this distract you from the fact that Great Britain blew a 13 colony lead #murica

[@taquadjanolcrumbley9871]

John Genesis Tv2 not you bitch

[@samoil-ch8162]

subsakraibe bro

[@mrincredible7701]

Ryan Dupont 😂😂😂😂

[@sweezy2k233]

Ryan Dupont lmao im schleep

[@dripmentxo]

Ryan Dupont W

[@diegoleclair490]

Never forget that Lightning McQueen blew a one lap lead in the Piston Cup.

[@blamemysupport3719]

BrawL TunDrahZ hahahaha

[@iamthekloud]

Rip

[@JohnPaul-lh5ej]

I think t'was only half a lap lead...

[@mobrakkajakka7025]

Hahahahahahha

[@theo.Minion]

I just can't stop rewatching this. This was one of the most exciting day in my life.

[@carterfrederick6453]

I’ve watched this probably 10 times since they won it. This is one of the greatest videos ever put out on KZbin.

[@LilBoom]

first game they lost with 89 last game warriors had 89

[@Yeah.ItsMe.]

Lol 89 likes. People know what's up

[@opalheyward2346]

Also, the Cavaliers lost game 1 by 15 then win by 15 in game 5

[@LeMoN-qk3dd]

@Vanessa Uribe He never said that he was a Cavs fan or GSW fan

[@micahracine7640]

@Vanessa Uribei despise the warriors but mostly curry

[@223boyz7]

@Vanessa Uribe huh?

[@provokegoku5511]

If u told me 4 years ago that these two teams would have the worst records I wouldn’t believe u

[@nojumper01]

Provoke Goku excatly

[@toshang5286]

But now.....

[@mizuchi999]

At least the warriors gonna be great again next season

[@co3962]

mazecoop facts

[@deiontemorrison1327]

@@mizuchi999 we might have Lakers vs Warriors next time

[@maximepaul6062]

greatest of all time, goat status, i still get the chills watching the clutches shot in the history of the NBA finals by kryie and the most amazing defensive play of all time "block by james" truly amazing

[@sageskye4579]

One of the best years of my life topped of by the best nba finals of All time. LeBron is simply incredible and props to the announcer his play by play is absolutely iconic. LEGENDARY

[@WhoChino95]

Legend has it...... J.R still don't have a shirt on

[@ellisddomenicus2231]

Check Kevin loves insta

[@seanpiersonjr.978]

lol

[@unicornvloggers50]

Lmao. I don't mind if he never puts a shirt on 😍

[@ransomdev14]

I've even heard he doesn't own a shirt , just a cavs jersey

[@Adam-ng4jd]

Lol

[@madguysomething7790]

"OH, BLOCKED BY JAMES.. LEBRON JAMES WITH THE REJECTION!"

[@beanmachineee1775]

gave me chills when i was watchin at hone

[@MattnCam0408]

Yeah that goaltend haha

[@caidencortes1369]

MattnCam0408 how tf is that a goaltend?😂😂😂

[@williamvasquez1332]

Kevin massoma 1/1😂

[@kickrocks3542]

@@MattnCam0408 just mad the warriors choked haha

[@chunk3ymok3y89]

I feel like this is the greatest season in basketball history

[@MrErikAvA]

As a cavs fan, since my dad thought me when I was young. This season was like a movie.. 3-1 flip against statistically the greatest team ever. The team record for threes made against the hawks etc. There was so many cool moments. Incredible.