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Remember When Ira Newble “Kicked” Mike Dunleavy in the Face?

This iconic image from November 15, 2004 shows Cavaliers wing Ira Newble colliding with Golden State’s Mike Dunleavy mid-drive. The knee-to-face contact is so wild that for years people joked it was an intentional kick. Turns out it was just a bit of chaotic athleticism—Newble was diving toward the basket, lost control in the air, and the collision happened naturally during the play. No malicious intent, just a bizarre moment frozen in time. Nearly a classic meme before memes were a thing. #NBAHistory #Flashback #IraNewble #MikeDunleavy #NBAMoments #Sports #CavsNation #DubNation #BasketballDrama