When LeBron James decided to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he joined forces with Kyrie Irving and eventually Kevin Love. The trio, James’ next iteration of a Big Three after winning two championships with the Miami Heat, made four consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals.
Injuries to Irving and Love had a significant impact on their time together, but the Cavs still managed to capture one title. It came in improbable fashion, as they erased a 3-1 series deficit against the Golden State Warriors.
After another loss to the Warriors in the Finals, Irving shockingly requested a trade from the Cavaliers.