# @ethicalhoopers on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrsWXMlX90
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70844098-ethicalhoopers-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-24T20:00:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Olalekan Coker (@Olalekan.Coker.jr) — https://gondola.cc/Olalekan.Coker.jr

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LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were one of the most iconic duos of the 2010s. 🔥

They combined LeBron’s dominance, leadership, and all-around greatness with Kyrie’s elite shot-making, handles, and ability to take over in the biggest moments. Together, they helped transform the Cavaliers into a championship team and created some of the most memorable moments in NBA history.

During their time together in Cleveland, LeBron and Kyrie made three straight NBA Finals appearances from 2015-2017 and brought the city its first major sports championship in 52 years. Their greatest achievement came in the 2016 NBA Finals, when they became the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Finals, defeating the 73-win Warriors.

In that series, LeBron averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game, earning Finals MVP honors. Kyrie delivered one of the greatest Finals performances ever, averaging 27.1 points per game and hitting the legendary go-ahead three-pointer in Game 7.

LeBron was the force that controlled the game, while Kyrie was the closer who could create magic when the moment was at its biggest. Their different styles made them nearly impossible to stop and gave fans countless unforgettable moments.

A duo that will always be remembered as one of the greatest partnerships of their generation. 🐐🤝

#nba #basketball #lebronjames #kyrieirving #cavs

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kyrieirving, nba, lebronjames, basketball, cavs

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