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The duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving was a blessing on-court. The jewel pair of the Cleveland Cavaliers was a fearsome force to be reckoned with on the floor, eventually winning the Cleveland side a championship in 2016. The two played together for three years between 2014 to 2017, marked by the unlikely return of James to the Cavaliers. Nevertheless, fans continue to reminisce about their days of playing together as the duo brought the best out of one another.

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Through countless speculations and turbulences, a reunion of the two superstars of the game has seemed unlikely, with Irving’s recent move to Dallas Mavericks. However, a former teammate of King James recently reignited fans’ dream of a reunion.

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Tristan Thompson is keeping his hopes alive for a reunion

Tristan Thompson, who won the championship with the Cavaliers, still believes that a reunion between former teammates, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, is on the cards. The 32-year-old was recently on The Draymond Green Show where he talked about his hopes of the duo coming together. Further, the 2016 NBA champion called it “a match made in heaven.”

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In the episode, Draymond Green posed the question to Thompson about the possibility of a reunion. Thompson, without wasting a second, replied, “I’ve been pushing that reuniting/coming together for so long.” Moreover, he reiterated that the pairing was “almost unstoppable” when they played together.

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Despite Thompson’s assurance, it will be a blessing for fans if they get to witness their magic on the court again.

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Is there a possibility for LeBron James and Kyrie Irving’s reunion?

Looking at the current roster, it is unlikely that the LA Lakers have a place for Irving. There are, however, benefits of bringing one of the most effective point guards into your structure. Another major benefit would be the nuanced friendship of the championship-winning duo.

Both stars of the league are equipped with lethal shooting skills. Moreover, the pair contributed one-third of the Cleveland Cavaliers total points during the 2015?16 NBA season. Fans’ dream of the duo together again does sound like a scrumptious affair.

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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