Kyrie Irving absent from 2016 Cavaliers championship reunion in Europe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers gathered for their championship reunion in Europe on June 19, 2026. LeBron James, Richard Jefferson, J.R. Smith, Tristan Thompson, Channing Frye, and Kevin Love were present, along with Matthew Dellavedova and Iman Shumpert. Kyrie Irving, however, did not attend, with commitments in South Carolina and New Jersey keeping him occupied. Fans speculated on the reasons for his absence, while teammates enjoyed various activities together.
- •Reunion marks the 10-year anniversary of the Cavaliers' 2016 championship.
- •LeBron James and several teammates participated in the gathering.
- •Kyrie Irving's scheduling conflicts prevented his attendance.
- •Dellavedova and Shumpert were among the other former players present.
- •Teammates have been seen golfing and socializing during the event.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — More former Cavaliers join championship reunion, but one of them isn't Kyrie Irving
"A handful of other members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers showed up to the championship reunion, but none of whom was Kyrie Irving.
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