Editing Kyrie Irving (section)

=== The Championship and the Shot Heard Round the World ===
Irving’s defining moment in Cleveland came during the 2016 NBA Finals, where the Cavaliers faced the Golden State Warriors, who had just set a regular-season record with 73 wins. With the Cavs down 3-1 in the series, many counted them out. But behind LeBron James' epic performances and Irving’s clutch play, the Cavaliers made an improbable comeback to win the championship in seven games.

The most iconic moment of the series came in Game 7 when Irving hit a three-pointer over Warriors' guard Stephen Curry with less than a minute remaining. This shot, now immortalized in NBA history, gave the Cavaliers a crucial lead and ultimately secured Cleveland’s first-ever NBA championship. Irving’s performance in the Finals earned him immense respect, and he was celebrated for his poise and composure under pressure.