All-Time Greats: LeBron James, Mark Price, Brad Daugherty, Larry Nance, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Austin Carr, John "Hot Rod" Williams, World B. Free, Kyrie Irving, Ron Harper

Rivals: Golden State Warriors

Cleveland Cavaliers Tickets

The Cleveland Cavaliers belong to the Eastern Conference in the NBA and won the NBA title in 2016. The Cavaliers were founded in 1970 by Nick Mileti, who also owned the Cleveland Indians. Although the team had a slow start in the beginning, it eventually gained steam by improving its drafts in 1971 when Austin Carr signed on. The Cavaliers entered their first playoffs against the Washington Bullets in the 1975-1976 season. The team moved onto the Eastern Conference finals but lost to the Boston Celtics. In the 1980s, the Cavaliers improved their game under the guidance of Coach Lenny Wilkens, who enhanced the team’s defensive play. The Cavaliers went head-to-head against the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan in 1987-1988, ending their 42-game winning streak. The Cavaliers drafted a young LeBron James straight out of Akron. He brought the team winning games in 2005-2006, and the team made it to the finals in 2007. After record wins, James left the team for the Miami Heat. He returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and brought the team to the finals, but the Cavaliers ultimately lost to their rivals, the Golden State Warriors. Get your Cleveland Cavalier tickets at StubHub.

What was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ record last season?

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ record in 2018 was 19-63. The team finished 14th in the NBA Eastern Conference.

Who are the career leaders of the Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have some notable career leaders such as LeBron James. LeBron was with the team for eight seasons from 2003 through 2010. James brought the Cavaliers to the playoffs and the finals and was named MVP twice. Other team leaders include Mark Price, Brad Daugherty and Larry Nance. Price was with the Cavaliers for nine years. He was the team’s best free-throw shooter and was named the All-Star player four times. As an excellent defensive player, there is Brad Daugherty. Nance was the Cavaliers’ two-time All-Star player and praised for his defensive play and blocked shots.

Who is the head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers?

John Beilein took over as the Cavaliers’ head coach in May 2019. Coach Beilein used to coach for the University of Michigan’s college basketball team. His track record includes 12 years of collegiate coaching experience and more than 20 wins. Overall, Coach Beilein has 20 years of experience with the NCAA.

Where do the Cleveland Cavaliers play its home games?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play their home games at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The arena is not only home to the Cavaliers but also to the Monsters and Gladiators for hockey and football, respectively. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has also hosted several NCAA games as well as the US figure skating championships in 2000 and 2009. It is also an excellent venue for entertainment events.

Who are the rivals to the Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers’ rivalry is somewhat playful although the tension is real on the court. In fact, LeBron James threw a party one Halloween to poke fun at the Warriors’ "Splash Brothers," Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Players Draymond Green and Kevin Durant of the Warriors also contribute to the rivalry tension with commentary in the press. This rivalry is fairly new, seeing as the two teams met in the NBA finals in 2014, and the lively competition was mostly fanned by James’ outstanding performance before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018.

Top matchups for the Cleveland Cavaliers 2019-20 season:

Saturday 12/7 - @Philadelphia 76ers

Monday 12/16 - @Toronto Raptors

Friday 12/27 - @Boston Celtics

Tuesday 12/31 - @Toronto Raptors

Monday 1/13 - @Los Angeles Lakers

Tuesday 1/14 - @Los Angeles Clippers

Saturday 2/1 - Golden State Warriors

Saturday 2/22 - @Miami Heat

Thursday 3/26 - Los Angeles Lakers

Wednesday 4/8 - @Golden State Warriors

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