The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team reunited in Europe this week, bringing together several key figures from one of the most memorable title runs in NBA history, per TMZ. One name, however, stood out for not being there: Kyrie Irving.
Fans quickly noticed Irving’s absence as former teammates including LeBron James, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Cleveland’s historic championship. Questions flooded social media as supporters wondered why the star guard was missing from the festivities.
J.R. Smith Weighs In
Former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith appeared to offer an answer.
Responding to fans online, Smith pushed back against suggestions that someone had been left out of the reunion.
“Missing none,” Smith wrote. “He was invited and ghosted us all. So stop with that bs.”
JR Smith reveals Kyrie Irving ghosted the 2016 cavaliers Championship teams golfing reunion
“Missing none. He was invited and ghosted us all. So stop with that bs”
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— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) June 17, 2026
While Smith did not directly name Irving, many fans interpreted the comment as a reference to the former Cavaliers star. The remark quickly sparked discussion, especially given Irving’s importance to Cleveland’s 2016 title run.
Irving’s history with the Cavaliers has remained a talking point since he requested a trade in 2017. Although relations between Irving and the organization have appeared more cordial in recent years, Smith’s comment raised fresh questions about where things stand among members of that championship group.
Regardless of the circumstances, the reunion still served as a celebration of a team that delivered Cleveland its first NBA title. A decade later, the memories remain strong, even if not every member of the roster was present to relive them.
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