The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Bedlam ensued down street, in downtown
Some of the best moments of your life are with family and friends. Weddings, birthdays, graduations ... you name it.
Some of the best moments of your life can be just as enjoyable on your own, but more on that in a bit.
First, a look back. Where were you at about 11:30 p.m. June 19, 2016? That date will live in infamy in Northeast Ohio.
At about that time, LeBron James made an epic block to set up this:
Kyrie Irving’s 3-pointer for the ages that was and will forever be the shot heard around Cleveland.
Those plays helped seal the 93-89 victory that completed the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history — and made Cleveland a championship city for the first time in 52 years. The Game 7 victory was a rally from the Cavs being 3-1 down in the series.
ABC’s Mike Breen said it best: “Cleveland’s long sports nightmare is over. The drought is over.”
Kleenexes everywhere went into overdrive throughout the area when James hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy moments later and screamed, “Cleveland, this is for you!”
For some Cavs fans, it might be difficult to look back because right now the natural instinct is to only look forward. James’ free-agency period is set to begin July 1.
It’s OK to look back. Enjoy the moment. Search YouTube for Game 7, and savor the heroics.
Remembering where you were, and who you were with, make the memories more special.
Yours truly was working in the office that night with the likes of longtime NewsHerald staffers Howard Primer, Robin Palmer and