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Cleveland Cavaliers Respond to Callout From Former Player JR Smith

Cleveland Cavaliers Respond to Callout From Former Player JR Smith

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship in 2016, led by LeBron James, overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors. Former player J.R. Smith said the team has not invited him back since his retirement in 2020, but the Cavaliers responded by sharing a video showing fans honoring him at a 2022 game.

Key Facts

  • The Cavaliers won their first and only NBA title in 2016.
  • LeBron James led the team during this championship run.
  • The team won three straight games after being down 3-1 in the NBA Finals.
  • J.R. Smith was an important player in that playoff run, averaging 11.5 points per game.
  • Smith retired from the NBA in 2020.
  • He said the Cavaliers never invited him back after retiring.
  • The Cavaliers posted a video from 2022 showing fans honoring Smith.
  • Smith said the New York Knicks treat their former players better than other teams.
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