2016 NBA Finals – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Down 3–1 against the record-setting 73-win Warriors, the Cavaliers engineered the most improbable comeback in Finals history. LeBron James averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists while delivering “The Block” on Andre Iguodala in Game 7—a play etched in legend. Kyrie Irving’s step-back three over Stephen Curry sealed the 93–89 victory, ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought. The series fused individual brilliance with civic redemption, as James fulfilled his promise to bring a title home. Golden State, despite historic regular-season dominance, collapsed under pressure. The emotional weight—from Drake’s courtside reactions to Obama’s White House visit—made this more than sport. It redefined legacies, validated resilience, and remains the ultimate modern underdog tale.
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