With Championship Win, Cavaliers Break the Cleveland 'Curse' Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016. ( Ronald Martinez / Getty ) Produced by Dana Roberson Produced by PRI and WNYC