The Cavaliers did it. They took those last 48 minutes and made them theirs with the guidance of one of the greatest athletes of all time. The Cavs made history, becoming the first team to come back from being 3-1 in the finals. Cleveland went 146 pro sports seasons without a championship title. Well, Cleveland, the 52-year drought is over.

I'll never forget what I was doing two years ago when LeBron wrote that heartfelt letter that was published in Sports Illustrated. I was out to eat with my mom that day and talk of The King returning to Cleveland had been discussed for the past few weeks. I remember having a conversation with my mom that morning about his decision coming out soon, me believing he would come home and her believing he would stick with Miami. I remember sitting in the restaurant and overhearing excited conversations and clapping. I remember pulling out my phone and going straight to twitter to see if everyone was excited for the reason I had been hoping for. I remember telling my mom he's coming home. Most of all, I remember that rush of hope that came over me.

His self-written article couldn't have been any more of a perfect explanation and apology letter to Cleveland. The article really stuck to Cleveland, all of us will always remember his famous final lines. "In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have. I'm ready to accept the challenge. I'm coming home."

He made his promise then that he would try his best to bring Cleveland a championship.

Fast-forward a year, to a season that was fun to watch. We were doing great and headed to the playoffs with a 53-29 record. "This could be our year." That's the thought that went through all of Cleveland's heads.

That was until the first strike came playing the Celtics when Kevin Love suffered a shoulder injury. We later learned that this injury would take out one of our starters for the rest of the playoffs. The second strike later arose when Kyrie Irving started having bad knee pain and had to sit out for some of the series against the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers endured the series and secured their spot in the finals, where Irving would join them. Overtime came of game one against the Golden State Warriors where Irving suffered a serious knee injury that would take him out for the rest of the finals. Cleveland was once again so close but eventually fell to heartbreak as the Warriors lifted that championship trophy.

But Cleveland wouldn't stand for that and LeBron most definitely wouldn't stand for that.

The team came back in 2016 a little shaky at first, still trying to figure out the correct way to play together as a team. Soon Irving joined them once he was completely healed. As the season went on, the Cavs started to play more as a team following the lead of LeBron and new coach Tyronn Lue. The season came together as they finished 35-17, first place in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavs entered the playoffs going 4-0 against the Detroit Pistons followed by a sweep of the Atlanta Hawks. The team seemed unstoppable after two more wins against the Toronto Raptors making them 10-0 in the playoffs. The Raptors came back to beat the Cavs twice but couldn't keep it up and soon the Cavs were headed back to the finals against the Warriors.

It almost seemed like history was repeating itself as the Cavs went 3-1 against the Warriors just one game away from losing it all. We all thought this year would be different, this was going to be the year we did something. We had a full, healthy team. This was our year to win. Something ignited in the team during game 5 and soon we were on our way to game 6. With the home court advantage, the Cavs advanced making it 3-3 with one last game to play.

I went downtown for game 7. If I had to guess, at least half of Cleveland was there with me. I have never felt an energy so strong. "Let's go Cavs" and "CLE" chants started in bars and on the streets even before the game began. That's when I felt the hope and knew Cleveland needed to win this one. As the game went on, the Cavs and Warriors were neck-and-neck the whole time. Even when we would be down a few points, the hope was not lost, the energy was still there.

With just about a minute left on the clock, the game was tied up at 89-89 and the bar was going crazy. Not one person was seated and almost everyone was standing on a chair or table gripping onto someone's hand, hoping this could be it. Irving came through and delivered a 3-pointer and you would've thought the Cavs just won the whole thing and it was over. High fives and hugs were thrown from person to person until we all realized there was still time for something to happen. Luckily, the Warriors missed their shot and possession was back to Cleveland.

Then the most Cleveland thing to happen did happen with just 10 seconds on the clock. LeBron James went up for a shot and hurt his wrist. I remember the bar still being loud, but a bit more cautious. I remember people clenching their wrists and having worried looks cross everyone's faces. I remember hearing a guy next to me say, "If LeBron doesn't get up, we could lose this. We're only up three points."

Luckily, the curse had been lifted and LeBron got up. He toughed it out and made a foul shot putting us up 93-89, which is exactly how it would end. Cleveland did it. 52 years in the making, Cleveland did it.

I have never experienced a more high energy night in my life. I remember the bars playing "We Are The Champions" followed by "Don't Stop Believing" and "Cleveland Rocks". Not a single person was standing around just watching, everyone came and danced around together screaming all the words. From the second I arrived downtown to the second I left, you could hear "Let's go Cavs" chants being screamed from street to street. You could walk down the streets and see police waiting there in case something were to happen, yet nothing too serious did happen. Everyone was too excited that nothing bad needed to happen.

I wish every city could experience what Cleveland felt that night. It was a sense of unity after waiting so long for it. Even if we ever do win another championship, please don't make us wait another 52 years, I don't think it will ever live up to just how great this one was.This was a night every Clevelander will never forget.