Cavs - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are a member of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference of the NBA.
- 2. The team was founded in 1970 as an expansion team and has since become one of the most successful franchises in the NBA.
- 3. The Cavaliers have won one NBA championship in their history, which came in 2016 when they defeated the Golden State Warriors in a historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit.
- 4. The team's colors are wine, gold, and navy blue, and their mascot is named Moondog.
- 5. The Cavaliers play their home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, which is located in downtown Cleveland.
- 6. Some of the most notable players to have worn a Cavaliers jersey include LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, and Mark Price.
- 7. The team has had several successful eras in its history, including the "Miracle of Richfield" era in the 1970s and the LeBron James era in the 2000s and 2010s.
- 8. The Cavaliers have had several rivalries over the years, including with the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors.
- 9. The team has had several Hall of Fame players, including LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, and Nate Thurmond.
- 10. The Cavaliers have a passionate fan base known as "The Wine and Gold Nation," who support the team through thick and thin.