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J.R. Smith Recalls Wild Story On Former Teammate

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J.R. Smith was a recent guest on JJ Redick’s podcast The Old Man And The Three. During his guest spot, Smith discussed many aspects of his career. However, one story is now going viral. Smith addressed a moment during the 2015 NBA Finals regarding his former teammate Matthew Dellavedova. In the story, Smith describes the great lengths Dellavedove went to attempting to have his body ready for a matchup with Steph Curry in the Finals. A matchup that would almost bring Delly death, according to Smith.

“Delly almost died guarding Steph Curry. We have footage of this man in the ice tub like literally to his neck… He could barely talk after, that’s how hard he was trying.” Smith was referring to Dellavedova being thrust into the starting point guard role during the Cavaliers 2015 Finals run. Starting point guard, Kyrie Irving was injured, causing him to miss the biggest series of the year. The 2015 Finals would be the first time Curry and the Golden State Warriors brought home the NBA Championship.

J.R. Smith Has All The Respect For Dellavedova

The Cavaliers were outmanned with the absence of Irving. However, a more significant part of this story may be the continued growth of the legend of Curry. Curry has been an unstoppable force with the Warriors. After the team nailed draft picks with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the team has become a dynasty. It has taken injuries or a complete performance by LeBron James to stop the Warriors when they make the Finals. However, Smith isn’t going to let anyone forget the 2016 Finals.

J.R. Smith got to be a part of the biggest moment in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise history. The 2016 championship was the first title for the franchise and a promise kept by the son of Cleveland, LeBron. However, the 2015 Finals gave Dellavodova a chance to cash in on a great contract offer from the Milwaukee Bucks following the 2016 season. 2015 will always be remembered as the year the Warriors dynasty began. However, many won’t forget the absolute heart and soul that Delly poured into that series. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

SOURCE SPORTS: JR Smith Says He Used to Dream About His NBA Finals Mistake

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JR Smith Says He Used to Dream About His NBA Finals Mistake

During the 2018 NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were going against a juggernaut of the Golden State Warriors headlined by Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

Massive underdogs in the series, James and the Cavs, who had JR Smith on the team, had the Warriors on the ropes in Game 1. Then one of the most significant accidents in NBA history occurred; JR believed the Cavs had a 1-point lead and began t0 dribble out the clock instead of working for the last shot. The game would go to overtime, and the Cavs would lose that game and every other one in the series. JR Smith became a meme.

During his appearance on I Am Athlete, JR Smith spoke about the moment, saying it haunted him.

“I’ve been asked this question in certain situations but I’ve never felt as comfortable as I do in this element to say what I really wanted to say,” Smith says. “I ain’t gonna lie bro, I used to dream about that. I was in a depressed, depressed state because I really thought, ‘This is why I’m not in the league.’”

Smith would get another shot in the league, winning with James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers in the NBA Bubble. Despite that, Smith believes the negative press of the moment impacted him not being in the league now.

“I know I’m still better than a lot of people who are still playing,” Smith said. “If I ever get to the point where I’m sick of the game, cool [I’ll retire]. But I’m not at that point. I’ve got a whole lot left in the tank.”

The entire episode is available here where Smith talks about life in the bubble, how George Karl ruined the Denver Nuggets, and more.

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SOURCE SPORTS: JR Smith Says He Used to Dream About His NBA Finals Mistake

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JR Smith Says He Used to Dream About His NBA Finals Mistake

During the 2018 NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were going against a juggernaut of the Golden State Warriors headlined by Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

Massive underdogs in the series, James and the Cavs, who had JR Smith on the team, had the Warriors on the ropes in Game 1. Then one of the most significant accidents in NBA history occurred; JR believed the Cavs had a 1-point lead and began t0 dribble out the clock instead of working for the last shot. The game would go to overtime, and the Cavs would lose that game and every other one in the series. JR Smith became a meme.

During his appearance on I Am Athlete, JR Smith spoke about the moment, saying it haunted him.

“I’ve been asked this question in certain situations but I’ve never felt as comfortable as I do in this element to say what I really wanted to say,” Smith says. “I ain’t gonna lie bro, I used to dream about that. I was in a depressed, depressed state because I really thought, ‘This is why I’m not in the league.’”

Smith would get another shot in the league, winning with James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers in the NBA Bubble. Despite that, Smith believes the negative press of the moment impacted him not being in the league now.

“I know I’m still better than a lot of people who are still playing,” Smith said. “If I ever get to the point where I’m sick of the game, cool [I’ll retire]. But I’m not at that point. I’ve got a whole lot left in the tank.”

The entire episode is available here where Smith talks about life in the bubble, how George Karl ruined the Denver Nuggets, and more.

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Watch: LeBron James Ex-Teammate JR Smith Responds To Wife Ripping Him Over Cheating Allegations – “IG Ain’t A Place For Relationships!”

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NBA free agent JR Smith isn’t staying silent. The former Cleveland Cavaliers champion has stepped up to address his wife going viral for accusing him of cheating. On Wednesday, Smith hopped on Instagram to suggest he’s been separated for the past few months. Hours prior, Jewel Smith spoke out against Smith and brought up the […]

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