1. The LeBron Block and Kyrie Dagger (2016 NBA Finals, Game 7)
The 2016 NBA Finals will go down as one of the most memorable Finals series in NBA history.
This was LeBron’s second crack at the Warriors, but this time, he had both of his co-stars along for the ride. However, after falling down 3-1, things looked like they were over for the Cavs but they managed to force a Game 7 and this is what set the stage for one of the most memorable endings to one of the best games we have ever witnessed.
In a frantic, scrappy fourth quarter, with the score knotted at 89, Steph Curry bounces it to Andre Iguodala on the fast break. It looks like he has an easy transition layup but LeBron comes out of nowhere with arguably the greatest defensive play in finals history. He pins the shot against the backboard, providing the championship effort and spark that Cleveland needed to inch ahead.
But with the score still tied, it was now Kyrie Irving’s turn to play hero and with less than a minute to go, he would hit a step-back triple with Steph Curry in his face to put them up three.
James would then ice the game with a free throw to complete the most incredible comeback in NBA Finals history (Cleveland were the first team to ever win the finals after coming back from a 3-1 series deficit).