2016 was a historic year for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They defeated the defending champion Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA championship in 52 years. This game was even more memorable as they overcame a 1-3 deficit to win the championship. The dynamic duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have been instrumental in leading the team to the top. They each scored 41 points in Game 5 of the Finals to preserve their season.
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However, LeBron James’ former teammate credits Kyrie Irving for leading the Cavaliers to victory in the 2016 playoffs.
Stanley Johnson gives an unusual perspective
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In the first round of the 2016 Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Detroit Pistons. They defeated the Pistons in four straight games in the first round of the playoffs, with Kyrie, then 23, averaging 41 points per game. In a recent discussion with the Tide League, Stanley Johnson recalled their 4-0 loss to the Cavaliers.
While he acknowledged the Akron Hammers’ intuitive gameplay, he had an unusual take. “As good as LeBron was, in my opinion, that series was won by Kyrie,” said the 27-year-old striker. There’s no denying the impact Kyrie had during his 2016 championship run. While his reputation has taken a hit in recent years, it hasn’t hurt his skills on the pitch. At 31 years old, he remains one of the most dynamic shooting guards in the league.
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Is a LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reunion imminent?
The tandem of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving is one of the most lethal in league history. Their combined efforts led the Cavaliers to the championship in 2016 and to the Finals three consecutive years. However, Uncle Drew requested a trade after losing to GSW during the 2017 season. But it looks like they’re about to reunite. The Lakers are reportedly interested in point guard D’Angelo Russell, LeBron’s former Cavaliers teammate. However, no deal is imminent as the Dallas Mavericks are unwilling to entertain offers.
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The Mavericks are counting on their frontcourt tandem of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to make a deep playoff run after last season’s poor performance. Last season, despite having the best offense in the league, they failed to secure a playoff berth. As things unfolded, poor chemistry and injuries hampered the team from reaching its full potential. However, after working together throughout the offseason, fans can expect the two to return to the court with better chemistry than last season.
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