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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