Who is the greatest Cleveland Cavaliers player of all time?

Legends who carried the franchise through dark years, superstars who finally brought a championship, and clutch contributors from every era. Who's the greatest Cavalier?

1

LeBron James

The franchise's greatest player, who led the Cavaliers to their only NBA championship in 2016 with a legendary Finals performance.

2

Kyrie Irving

Elite point guard who hit the iconic game-winning three-pointer in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals to secure Cleveland's title.

3

Mark Price

The four-time All-Star point guard who was Cleveland's defining star of the 1980s and 90s, averaging 16.4 points and 7.2 assists per game.

4

Brad Daugherty

Five-time All-Star center who spent his entire career in Cleveland, averaging 19 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.

5

Zydrunas Ilgauskas

The Lithuanian big man who ranks among the top two in Cavs history in points, blocks, and rebounds over 13 seasons.

6

Donovan Mitchell

Explosive guard who has emerged as one of the NBA's premier scorers since arriving in Cleveland, multiple times scoring 70+ in a game.

7

Darius Garland

Creative playmaker selected fifth overall in 2019 who became an All-Star and one of the league's best young point guards.

8

Kevin Love

Power forward who sacrificed his scoring role to win a championship in Cleveland alongside LeBron in 2016, making a crucial late defensive play.

9

Larry Nance Sr.

High-flying forward and two-time Slam Dunk Contest winner who was a cornerstone of Cleveland's strong 1980s teams.

10

Austin Carr

The first-ever Cavaliers draft pick in 1971, 'Mr. Cavalier' became the franchise's first real star and later its beloved broadcaster.

11

Craig Ehlo

The swingman immortalized for defending Michael Jordan's iconic 'The Shot' in 1989, a reliable contributor on strong Cavs teams.

12

Carlos Boozer

Powerful forward who averaged a double-double alongside LeBron James in his prime Cleveland years during the mid-2000s.