NBA: Looking Back At The Biggest Basketball Moments From 2016

Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) stares at Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the fourth quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 115-101. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Cavs end the drought

The city of Cleveland had a 52-year championship drought among major sports. 52 years. Half a century. Someone literally went through their childhood, teenage years, college years, prime years, and most of their adult life, into parent territory without seeing a championship parade.

All that changed when something clicked for the Cavs in Game 5 against the Warriors in Oakland. Both LeBron and Kyrie became the first duo in league history to record at least 40 points in the same game, which subsequently saved their season. Game 6 was a blowout victory in Cleveland and Game 7 is where the history was made.

Draymond Green had one of the best games in NBA Finals history that’ll go overshadowed because his team lost. James, Irving and Love carried the team in their comeback to make history as the first team in the existence of the finals to overcome 3-1 deficit and ending their championship drought. Their Game 7 win showcased emotion from all the players and staff along with the fans during the parade, with 1.3 million in attendance.

It took a miracle, but “Believeland” wouldn’t want it any other way.

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