Who Won the 2016 NBA Finals?

The 2016 NBA Finals were one of the most exciting and competitive in recent memory. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors went back and forth for the title, with the Cavs ultimately coming out on top.

If you’re wondering who won the 2016 NBA Finals, look no further than the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James and company put on a clinic in the final series, and they’re deservedly the champions.

The Teams

The teams that made it to the 2016 NBA Finals were the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. This was the second year in a row that these two teams had met in the Finals.

The Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league’s Western Conference Pacific Division. Founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, the Warriors relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1962 and took the city’s name, before changing its geographic moniker to Golden State in 1971. They play their home games at the Oracle Arena in Oakland.

The Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, won the NBA Finals, defeating the Golden State Warriors 4-3 in the best of seven series. James was named NBA Finals MVP for the third time in his career.

The Players

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A six-foot-three-inch (1.91 m) shooting guard, Curry plays the point guard position full-time for the Warriors, but has also been employed as a swingman.

LeBron James

LeBron James was the undisputed star of the 2016 NBA Finals, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning come-from-behind victory over the Golden State Warriors. James averaged an incredible 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game in the series, and his performances helped carry the Cavs to their first ever NBA championship.

In Game 7, James put up a triple-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, as well as making several key plays down the stretch to seal the win. It was one of the greatest individual performances in NBA Finals history, and it cemented LeBron James’ legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.

The Coaches

Steve Kerr

In June of 2016, the Golden State Warriors won their second NBA championship in three years, and head coach Steve Kerr was a big reason why. Kerr, who took over as head coach of the Warriors in 2014, led the team to an impressive 73-9 record during the 2015-16 regular season before guiding them through a tough playoff run that ended with a victory over the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

Under Kerr’s tutelage, the Warriors have become one of the most successful teams in basketball, and their “small ball” style of play has revolutionized the game. With Kerr at the helm, the Warriors are poised to remain a force in the NBA for years to come.

Tyronn Lue

Tyronn Lue (born May 3, 1977) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a point guard in the NBA for 11 seasons. He played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers before transferring to Central Missouri State. After his playing career ended, Lue became an assistant coach for several NBA teams.

In 2014, he joined the Cavaliers as an assistant under David Blatt. When Blatt was fired midway through the 2015–16 season, Lue was promoted to interim head coach. He then led the Cavaliers to their first NBA Championship that same season. With the Cavs down 3–1 in the Finals against Golden State, Lue coached them to three consecutive victories to win the title, becoming the first team in NBA history to do so. He signed a multi-year contract extension with the Cavs in 2016.

The Series

The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2015–16 season and concluded the 2016 playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4–3 in a rematch of the 2015 NBA Finals.

Game 1

The Golden State Warriors won the first game of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 104-89. Stephen Curry was the leading scorer for the Warriors, shooting 50% from three-point range and scoring 30 points in total. For the Cavaliers, LeBron James was the leading scorer with 23 points.

Game 2

The Cavs took Game 2 by a score of 115-93. Irving played like a man possessed, scoring 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting. Love was right behind him with 28 points and 11 rebounds, and James finished with 19 points, 14 assists and eight boards. As a team, Cleveland shot 53.5 percent from the field, made 12 threes and had 30 assists.

Game 3

The third game of the 2016 NBA Finals was played on June 8, 2016, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, 120-90 to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Game 4

The Cavaliers entered Game 4 looking to even the series at two games apiece, but the Warriors had other ideas. Led by Steph Curry’s 33 points, Golden State pulled away in the second half to win 112-97 and take a 3-1 lead in the series. Draymond Green added 32 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors, while LeBron James had 28 points and 12 assists for the Cavaliers.

Game 5

The Golden State Warriors took a commanding 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals with a 120-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 on Friday night. Stephen Curry bounced back from a subpar performance in Game 3 to lead the Warriors with 38 points, while Draymond Green had a huge all-around game with 28 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four blocked shots. LeBron James continued his amazing postseason run with 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists for the Cavaliers, but he didn’t get enough help from his supporting cast as Kyrie Irving was the only other Cleveland player to score more than 20 points.

With the win, the Warriors put themselves in a great position to close out the series at home in Game 5 on Monday night. However, the Cavaliers have been very resilient all postseason long and they will no doubt come out swinging in an effort to extend the series. It should be another great game between these two powerhouse teams.

Game 6

The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2015–16 season and conclusion of the 2016 NBA Playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4–3 in a best-of-seven series. This win marked the first time in franchise history that the Cavaliers won an NBA Championship, as well as the first time in 52 years that a major sports team from Cleveland won a championship title. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP, his third such award.

The Warriors set an NBA record by winning 73 games during the regular season. They were favored to repeat as champions, but in an upset, Cleveland won the series 4–3 becoming the first team to ever come back from a 3–1 deficit in the Finals. It was also Cleveland’s first finals appearance since 2007, when they were swept by San Antonio. Going into Game 6, both teams had played each other 186 times with each team winning 93 games apiece.

Game 7

The series shifted back to Cleveland for Game 7. The Cavaliers took an early lead, but the Warriors quickly fought back to take the lead. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than six points. With under a minute left in the game, LeBron James made a clutch three-point shot to give the Cavaliers the lead. The Warriors were unable to score in the final seconds, and the Cavaliers won the game by a score of 93–89, becoming the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3–1 deficit to win the Finals. James was named Finals MVP for the third time in his career.

The Aftermath

The 2016 NBA Finals were one of the most talked about sporting events in recent memory. The Cavaliers and the Warriors went head to head in a best of seven series that came down to the wire.In the end, the Cavaliers were crowned the champions, but the series was a win for basketball fans everywhere.

The Legacy of LeBron James

LeBron James has been a force to be reckoned with in the NBA for over a decade now. He first came onto the scene as a high school phenom and was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the number one overall pick in 2003. Since then, he has gone on to win three NBA Championships, four MVP awards, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.

Despite all of his individual success, LeBron has always been laser-focused on winning championships. And after coming up short in last year’s Finals against the Golden State Warriors, many people wondered if he would ever be able to add another title to his legacy.

Fortunately for LeBron and the Cavs, they were able to exact revenge on the Warriors in this year’s Finals, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series 4-3. With this victory, LeBron solidified his place as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Looking forward, it will be interesting to see how LeBron’s legacy continues to evolve. He is still in the prime of his career and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As long as he remains healthy, it seems like there is no limit to what he can accomplish in the years to come.

The Dynasty of the Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the best teams in the NBA for the past few years. They have won the NBA Finals three times in a row, and they are looking to make it four in a row this year. The Warriors are led by their two superstars, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. These two players are some of the best players in the world, and they have been dominating the NBA for the past few years.

The Warriors are also supported by a great cast of role players. Draymond Green is one of the best defensive players in the league, and he provides a lot of energy and leadership for this team. Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters in the world, and he is always dangerous on the offensive end. Andre Iguodala is a great defender and he always seems to make big plays in big games. The Warriors have a deep bench, and they have been able to win games even when their starters are not playing well.

The Warriors are looking like they are going to win another NBA Finals this year. They have been dominant all season long, and they seem to be peaking at the right time. The Warriors are a dynasty, and they are only getting better with each passing year.