All NBA-Cavaliers Team

G- Kyrie Irving: 2011-Present

Despite the Cavaliers long existence as a franchise, the team has seen a lack of star talent at the guard position. Given this, Irving makes the lineup as one of the two guards.

In his five seasons, Irving has been a three time all-star, a member of the 2014–2015 All-NBA Third Team, the 2011 NBA Rookie Of The Year Award winner, and (more importantly) hit arguably the biggest shot in Cavaliers’ history which sealed the Cavaliers one and only NBA title this past June.

Irving is already fifth in total three pointers and tenth in total assists and points scored in Cavaliers’ history. His 20.8 points per game are third behind only LeBron James and World B. Free.

G- Mark Price: 1986–1995

The Cavaliers’ identity as a franchise was changed on June 17, 1986, as the team grabbed not one, but two of the best players to ever play for their team.

The Cavaliers took Price in the second round as an afterthought- a player who might crack the rotation at best, but what they got was something they never could have imagined- a franchise legend.

Prior to the arrival of LeBron James, Price was considered by many to be the greatest player in Cavaliers’ history. At the time of his departure, Price was first in total points, assists, games played, three pointers made, and player efficiency rating.

Price was the team’s best player and led them to seven playoff appearances, leading them to the Eastern Conference finals in 1992.

While with the team, Price played in four all-star games, was a member of four All-NBA Teams (1x First Team, 3x Third Team), and led the NBA in free throw percentage twice.

F- LeBron James: 2003–2010, 2014-Present

LeBron James is not only the greatest Cleveland Cavalier, but he is arguably the most talented basketball player to ever take the court. After being deemed the savior in 2003, James has fulfilled and outperformed all expectations that were placed upon his shoulders.

From dragging the dreaded 2007 Cavaliers to the NBA finals (that team had no business being in the finals) to finally delivering a championship to the city of Cleveland, James has solidified himself as an all-time great.

Do I even need to mention his numbers? First in points scored, assists, rebounds, blocks, steals, free throws, player efficiency, and points per game. Two of his four MVP awards have come as a member of the Cavaliers- and you could make the argument that he is the MVP every year with what he brings to the Cavaliers on and off the court.

F- Larry Nance: 1988–1994

During his time in Cleveland, Larry Nance was the perfect “third best player” on a consistent playoff team. In his seven seasons with the Cavaliers, the team appeared in the playoffs in all but two seasons.

Nance’s best basketball was played during his tenure in Cleveland. He averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game, and established himself as one of the toughest, hardnosed defensive bigs in the entire league. He was the anchor of the Cavaliers’ defense, which was known as one of the best in the league during his tenure in Cleveland.

Two of his three all-star game appearances occurred as a member of the Cavaliers. He was also a member of the three All-Defensive Teams (1x First Team, 2x Second Team).

C- Brad Daugherty: 1986–1994

Like Price, Brad Daugherty was also added during the 1986 draft. But, unlike Price, Daugherty was drafted with the first overall pick- and although he didn’t live up to the high expectations that were placed upon him, he still is one of the best players to ever play for the Cavaliers.

During his short career (it was derailed by injuries) Daugherty established himself as one of the most dynamic centers in the NBA. He made the all-star team in five of his eight seasons and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 1992.

Along side Price and Nance, Daugherty propelled the Cavaliers from a bottom cellar team into a perennial Eastern Conference contender.

At the time of his retirement, Daugherty was the team’s all-time leader in blocks, free throws made, and rebounds.