Since the Cleveland Cavaliers were established in 1970, they've made five NBA Finals trips and won one championship. The Cavs have retired seven jersey numbers throughout their time and have had some very exciting teams in the smaller market that Cleveland is.

Cavs history will always be tied to the legacy of LeBron James , but who are some of the other all-time great Cavs players?

As we've done with the Chicago Bulls , Los Angeles Lakers and more , we ranked the Top 10 greatest Cavs as they prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season .

10. Anderson Varejão

Anderson Varejão played 13 seasons with the Cavs, appearing in 596 games, mostly between 2004 and 2016. He eventually returned to the Cavs on a 10-day contract in 2021 so that he could retire with the team.

Varejão didn't

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