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

it’s a tradition to watch this once a while

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

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

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

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

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"

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

To this date, the best NBA Finals ever played.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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........." 😂😂😂😂

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.

this is one epic finals ... it is history

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

This was the Peak of basketball for me.

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

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

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

Watching this today still get nervous near the end lol

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

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!”

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

should have included Klay saying Bron got his feelings hurt lmao

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2019 ANYONE? we miss you kyrie and leBron :(

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

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

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.

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.

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"

Anybody else here who can't find Currys comment?

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.

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

This mini movie was incredibly powerful and inspiring.

Still chills to this day

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.

The cavs deserved to win the championship, so much.

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

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

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

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😂

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.

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

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

Two years past. I still want to cry.

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

I’m here looking for the 3-1 comment that Stephen Curry replied to.😂😂😂

It's been seven years, and I'm still watching this. the best finals ever!

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

My favorite NBA finals of all time.

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

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 🏀💯😎✌️👌

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.

first game they lost with 89 last game warriors had 89

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

This game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals made me respect those who wear t-shirt in basketball.

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

I gotta rewatch this every couple months just to get the chills at the end

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

THE BEST NBA FINALS IN NBA HISTORY! No excuses! One of the most entertaining game 7 I have ever watched. UnbelieveLANDABLE!!!

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!!!!

"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.

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

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

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

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

may you Rest in Peace Mr. Sager. 😇😇😇😇

Best year for me was 2016 and this is what capped it off

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

The greatest NBA finals ever.Didnt go on next day at work,so i can watch the game 7.Crazy game ..... thx NBA.

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

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

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

I feel like this is the greatest season in basketball history