Cavs 2016 Roster Shock: Who Was Exiled (League Fans Divided!)

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:43:19 +0000

Cavs 2016 Roster Shock: Who Was Exiled? League Fans Divided! The 2016 NBA season brought a seismic moment for Cleveland Cavaliers fans—what happened to the roster, and who was “exiled”? While the narrative often centers on LeBron James and Kyrie Irving’s partnership, behind the scenes a quiet but seismic roster shift left a permanent mark on the franchise and triggered heated debate across the basketball league. ### The Shocking Move: Who Was Exiled? When the 2016 Cavaliers squad reached the NBA Finals, many expected a clear picture of LeBron James paired with Kyrie Irving. But behind closed doors, key shifts occurred that fans would later dissect as a symbolic exile—most notably the marginalization of veteran player undrafted or undervalued in favor of younger talent. While not literally “exiled,” several key roster members saw their roles drastically reduced or removed from contending conversation.