The Cleveland Cavaliers' journey over the past 25 years has oscillated between championship glory and heartbreaking lows. The franchise's fortunes soared with LeBron James, who not only brought credibility upon his draft in 2003 but also returned to lead the team to its first championship, ending a 52-year city-wide drought. Despite a series of disappointing seasons in between, Cleveland has recently enjoyed success, making the playoffs for three consecutive years and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

To commemorate their turbulent history, Rotowire.com has crafted an All-Time Starting Lineup for the Cavs, featuring standout players like Kyrie Irving, who averaged 21.6 points during his time with the team, and Donovan Mitchell, who has emerged as a key player in the current roster. LeBron's legacy remains unmatched, holding franchise records in key stats while leading the team to four NBA Finals in his second stint. Kevin Love and Zydrunas Ilgauskas also make the list, highlighting the contributions of the past alongside the present.