It’s never happened before in the competition’s history – for a third year in succession the NBA Finals series was contested by the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. With both teams looking to build a dynasty and boasting stellar rosters, these two teams are well on their way to developing a rivalry for the ages!
When the Golden State Warriors captured the fourth title in franchise history at the 2015 NBA Finals, it was a thrilling reward for one of the league’s most vocal and loyal fan bases. The Bay Area had waited 40 years since last tasting championship glory but the experience of this exhilarating ride made it all worthwhile.
The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the world by rallying from a 3–1 NBA Finals deficit to claim the franchise’s first ever NBA championship, it marked the greatest comeback ever witnessed on the game’s grandest stage. The Cavaliers not only won in thrilling fashion, but they also provided Cleveland sports fans their first major professional sports league championship in more than half a century.
Having finished the regular season with a record of 67–15, the Golden State Warriors headed into the Finals in fine form and didn’t disappoint, becoming the first team in NBA playoff history to start 12–0 and setting up a Finals Series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Inspired by Kevin Durant, a rampant Warriors would defeat their rivals 4–1 to clinch a second Championship in three years.
Now you can re-live these championship runs from the first day of training camp through to the scintillating NBA Finals. Go behind the scenes with exclusive access and go back in time with rare historical footage. Hear firsthand accounts from those who made it all happen.