Joakim Noah reflects on his historical rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Joakim Noah recently revisited Cleveland while filming an episode for his travel series, Nomad. During the trip, the former Chicago Bulls center addressed his long-standing rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which spanned several postseason series between 2010 and 2015. Noah acknowledged the team's 2016 championship, noting that while he wished the success had gone to Chicago, he respected the city's achievement. Noah spent nine of his 13 NBA seasons with the Bulls, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2014. The Nomad series continues to feature Noah traveling to various international and domestic locations after the project premiered in November 2025.
- •Joakim Noah visited Cleveland for an episode of his travel series, Nomad.
- •The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in 2016 for their first franchise title.
- •Noah played 672 regular-season games over a 13-year NBA career.
- •Nomad is currently in its second season with new episodes debuting weekly.
- •Noah previously earned All-NBA First Team honors while playing for Chicago in 2014.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joakim Noah Reflects On Cavaliers Championship, Cleveland Rivalry: 'I Wish It Was Us'
"Joakim Noah revisited Cleveland years after his rivalry with the Cavaliers and admitted he was happy the city finally won a championship, even if he wished it had been Chicago.
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