Former Cavaliers Forward Opens Up About LeBron James’ Historic Block in 2016 NBA Finals vs Warriors
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In Game-4 of the NBA 2021 Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled off a clutch block against Phoenix Suns’ DeAndre Ayton. The block came at a crucial stage and helped the Bucks square the series. As the internet went wild over the block, it was like a flashback to the 2016 NBA Finals where LeBron James pulled off ‘that’ block to deny Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs GSW is still one of the greatest finals
The 2016 edition of the NBA culminated in one of the most climactic endings in the recent past. It was LeBron James vs Stephen Curry in the battle of the greats. After taking a 3-1 lead that was of paramount importance, the Warriors squandered their lead.
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In Game-7, the two teams were battling neck-to-neck to clinch the title. The atmosphere at the Oracle Arena was one of the best that the NBA has ever seen. Tied at 89-89 deep into Q4, the Warriors made a successful defensive rebound and were on the counterattack. As Andre Iguodala made his way to the rim, LeBron James pulled off one of the most demonic blocks of the 21st century. The block shifted momentum in the Cavaliers’ favor, and they went on to take the game 93-89.
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Richard Jefferson on the Cavaliers huddle after LeBron James’ block
Reacting to the Cavaliers dugout after the run of play, former Cavaliers player Richard Jefferson had his say.
“I kid you not, I kid you not! In seven, after the seven games, that was the first time I thought oh, we’re gonna win this. I kid you not. Because it was back and forth and everyone knows and everyone’s talked about that game, and it’s one of the more dissected theories.”
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