For 45 years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have compiled a huge amount of memories, both good and bad, for their fans. Those good memories: two NBA Finals appearances, the “Miracle of Richfield” and the selection of LeBron James in the 2003 NBA Draft are countered with the bad: a forgettable start, the Ted Stepien era and “The Shot.”
All of those are etched into the memory banks of Cavalier fans, but there are also historical moments for the franchise that aren’t quite familiar to even the most avid of boosters. Below is a list of 10 memories that people may not be familiar with when it comes to Cavs’ history.