In 2017-18, Kevin Durant helped Golden State sweep Cleveland 4-0 for a repeat title, earning Finals MVP for the second straight year with unstoppable clutch play.
In 2014-15, Andre Iguodala was inserted into the starting lineup to guard LeBron; Golden State beat Cleveland 4-2 for its first title in 40 years, and Iguodala surprisingly won Finals MVP.
In his first season with Golden State, Kevin Durant beat Cleveland 4-1 in 2016-17 for his first title and Finals MVP, avenging the 2016 Finals loss.
In 2006-07 the Spurs swept Cleveland 4-0. Tony Parker averaged 24.5 points and won FMVP, becoming the first European-born Finals MVP.
After just one year at Duke, Irving landed in the NBA as the top pick — his talent was impossible to hide from college ball on.
53 seconds, one release, and an end to Cleveland’s 52-year pro-sports title drought — Irving’s three is written into NBA history.
Cavaliers, Celtics, Nets, Mavericks — Irving’s road turned several times, but the "Handle Master" label never changed.
In 2015-16, LeBron James led Cleveland back from 1-3 down to beat the 73-win Warriors 4-3, delivering the city’s first pro title in 52 years and earning Finals MVP.
LeBron left for Miami in 2010, returned to Cleveland in 2014 promising a title. The 2016 comeback completed his redemption from the "Decision" controversy.
James’ career spans Cleveland, Miami and L.A. His 2020 Lakers title made him the first player to win Finals MVP with three different franchises—proof he wins in any system.
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Iguodala’s 2015 Finals value was on defense. With length, anticipation and team help he contained James—the key piece in Golden State limiting Cleveland’s star, proving "defense wins."