LeBron James is one of the men who made history in the NBA. He has won several championships with different teams, but a former Cleveland Cavaliers player believes he knows which ring is the greatest for the King of the Court.
And it’s not just that. In fact, he believes it’s the most impressive championship ever won in the NBA. Naturally, it had to be related to James. It happened in 2016, when LeBron was part of the Cavaliers roster and accomplished something that marked a turning point in his career.
A historic performance for James and the NBA
According to a report by Bolavip, player Lonzo Ball is certain that this was LeBron James’ greatest championship. He even said: “I’ll lock it in and say this is the greatest ring of all time… Who else came back from 3-1? Forty from your biggest… two give you 80.”
Ball was referring to the Cavaliers’ historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. That team became the first to make such a comeback in the league’s history. It seemed impossible at the time, as the Warriors held the best regular season record ever.
Lonzo Ball on the 2016 Cavs title:
“I’ll stamp it and say this is the greatest ring of all time. … Who else came back from 3-1? … 40s from your greatest…2 giving you 80.” pic.twitter.com/mOdtS7qFeQ— Cavaliers Nation (@WeAreCavsNation) August 1, 2025
Even so, the Cavaliers went all in. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving each scored 41 points in Game 5, leading the team to a 112-97 victory. That game became a milestone in James’ career, as it was the first time two teammates each scored 41 points in an NBA Finals game.
In Game 6, LeBron dominated again with 41 points, and the Cavaliers tied the series 3-3 with a 115-101 win. The pressure mounted on the Warriors, and the Cavaliers came fully prepared for Game 7. There, they sealed the championship with a 93-89 victory, completing a historic comeback that changed the course of the Finals.
In 2016, LeBron James averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game. His dominance on the court was undeniable, and that’s why Ball considers it the greatest ring of his career.
