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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LeBron James' Four-Word Reaction to Kevin Love and J.R. Smith's Latest Interaction
LeBron James' Four-Word Reaction to Kevin Love and J.R. Smith's Latest Interaction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship against the Golden State Warriors in seven games. Advertisement LeBron James and Co. became the first team in NBA history to erase a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA Finals. Kevin Love and J.R. Smith, two players from the 2016 Cavaliers team, reunited on Thursday at Madison Square Garden for the Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Love and Smith hugged each other on the MSG court and James loved the moment. "My dogs right there!!" James wrote on his Instagram story. James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, Love is on the Miami Heat and Smith is retired. Smith and James won their second title together in 2020 with the Lakers at the Walt Disney World Resort bubble against the Heat. Love wasn't on the Miami roster at the time. Advertisement James, the leading scorer in NBA history, averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks for the Lakers this season. He made the All-NBA Second Team. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron JamesTrevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Meanwhile, Love averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists for the Heat. He tragically lost his father, former NBA player Stan Love, in April. Arguably the greatest player of all time, James has played for the Cavaliers (twice), Heat and Lakers. He has career averages of 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks. James is the oldest active player in the NBA. He's 40 years old and turns 41 in December. Advertisement The basketball icon has a player option to return to the Lakers next season worth $52.6 million. Related: DeMar DeRozan Issues Strong LeBron James Statement on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
JR Smith ‘molests' Jalen Brunson's shoulder during Scott Van Pelt interview after Knicks triumph
Jalen Brunson's unexpected shoulder massage stole the spotlight during his postgame interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt after the Knicks beat the Pacers in Game 5 Thursday night to extend their Eastern Conference Finals series. The Knicks point guard, who finished with 32 points at Madison Square Garden, was in the midst of a live interview on the court as JR Smith entered the camera frame and began rubbing his shoulder. 'Who's molesting your shoulder?' Van Pelt asked as Smith — a former Knicks shooting guard — was seen brushing his two championship rings up against Brunson's arm. 'JR Smith,' said Brunson, who laughed and looked over at the former Knicks guard. 'Tell JR Van Pelt said leave you alone,' the host quipped. 4 Jalen Brunson's unexpected shoulder massage from JR Smith stole the spotlight during his postgame interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt after the Knicks beat the Pacers in Game 5 in New York on May 29, 2025. X 4 Jalen Brunson's unexpected shoulder massage from JR Smith stole the spotlight during his postgame interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt after the Knicks beat the Pacers in Game 5 in New York on May 29, 2025. X 'Nah, he'll just stay here and keep talking,' Brunson replied. Smith, who won titles with the Cavaliers in 2016 and the Lakers in 2020, was chirping at Brunson, saying, 'You got ring fever now.' Brunson added, 'There's a lot of people trying to distract me.' 4 JR Smith flashes his championship rings while sitting courtside for Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York. NBAE via Getty Images The All-Star point guard helped lead the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000 — and his strong performance forced a Game 6, which is set for Indianapolis on Saturday. Brunson set the tone for New York early on, scoring the game's first three baskets with 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting in the first quarter. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds while playing through a bruised knee. 4 Knicks guard Jalen Brunson dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York. NBAE via Getty Images The Knicks looked like a completely different team just two nights after giving up 43 points in the first quarter of a 130-121 loss in Game 4. 'Our backs were against the wall. So, I mean, we've got to give it everything we got,' Brunson said after Game 5. Emotions are heightened as this is a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference semifinals, which Indiana won in seven games. The Pacers are on the brink of their second trip to the NBA Finals in franchise history.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
LeBron James sends heartfelt message for Kevin Love and JR Smith's emotional reunion during Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 5
LeBron James sends heartfelt message for Kevin Love and JR Smith's emotional reunion. Image via: Brynn Anderson/ AP | NBA on TNT In an emotionally charged moment that brought back memories of the Cleveland Cavaliers' historic 2016 championship run, Kevin Love and JR Smith reunited at Madison Square Garden during Game 5 of the Pacers vs Knicks playoff series. The former teammates, who were instrumental in Cleveland's legendary title win, shared a long, emotional hug on the court after the game. The reunion quickly went viral and caught the attention of their former teammate, LeBron James . LeBron James reacts to Kevin Love and JR Smith's heartfelt reunion at Pacers vs Knicks Game 5 Kevin Love and JR Smith's heartfelt reunion was more than just a friendly catch-up between two ex-teammates. Kevin Love and JR Smith, both key players during the Cavaliers' 2016 NBA Finals victory over the Golden State Warriors, looked like they had traveled back in time, reliving the bond forged through postseason battles. As the cameras rolled and thousands watched, the two embraced, jumping with excitement and pure emotion. LeBron James reacts to Kevin Love and JR Smith's heartfelt reunion. Image via: kingjames/ Instagram It didn't take long for the video to hit social media and strike a nostalgic nerve. LeBron James, who led the Cavs to that unforgettable championship, reposted the clip to his Instagram story with a simple but powerful caption, 'My dogs right there!!' It appears that James almost had tears in his eyes. LeBron James led his teammates, Kevin Love, JR Smith, and co. to 2016 NBA championship The bond among these three players is tremendous. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo It was built on more than just shared jerseys, but the journey to the championship in 2016. LeBron's promise to bring a title to Northeast Ohio when he returned to Cleveland in 2014 became reality in 2016. His legendary performance in the Game 7 clincher against the Warriors included 27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks, and two steals — a triple-double that secured his Finals MVP honor. In Game 7, Love pulled down a crucial 14 rebounds and added 3 assists, while Smith chipped in 12 points, helping maintain momentum. Reflecting on that title run, LeBron recently shared on 'Mind the Game' podcast with Steve Nash, 'We're going to win Game 5. Like, I can feel it. We're going to win Game 5... I promise you, if we get back to Cleveland for Game 7, there will be a Game 7. And I'll take it from there.' Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks (05/29): Box score, player stats, game summary and more James' leadership tied that Cavaliers team together. And it is obvious that a simple reunion between Love and Smith still carries emotional weight nearly a decade later. Now, James is with the Los Angeles Lakers, still in his A-game at 40.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carmelo Anthony Doesn't Hold Back on LeBron James Rivalry
In a recent episode of "7PM in Brooklyn," JR Smith joined his former teammate Carmelo Anthony to discuss their playing days and shared history. From 2006 to 2011, Smith played with Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. The pair reunited with the New York Knicks from 2012 to 2015. During that 2015 season, Smith was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he joined LeBron James. Advertisement Through that media lens of "leaving" Anthony to "join" James, Anthony discussed his rivalry with James, who came up playing against each other going back to high school. "It was deeper than that, for me," said Anthony. "It was deeper than that because I know the assignment. I know what this is about. I know where I'm at and I know where he's at..... I know no matter what, win, lose, or draw, it will always be competitive. ... The way it's always been since high school. We have always been coming up together, always been parallel to one another." Former NBA star Carmelo AnthonyBrett Davis-Imagn Images In the 2003 NBA Draft, the Cavaliers made James the No. 1 overall pick. At No. 3, after a stellar freshman season in which he won a national championship with Syracuse, Anthony was selected by the Denver Nuggets. Advertisement "We will always be connected together," Anthony continued. "Even if there's (expletive) going on in Cleveland that don't have nothing to do with me, somehow, some way, they're going to connect those dots and put a mirror to that. 'Melo's doing that over there, Melo ain't do this over here. Bron's doing this.' So it's always going to be that." Anthony discussed how Smith won two titles with James, one in Cleveland and another with the Los Angeles Lakers. To close out his career, Anthony played one season with the Lakers, appearing in 69 games and mostly coming off the bench. James and Anthony met twice in the postseason during their careers. The first was in 2012, when James' Miami Heat beat Anthony's New York Knicks in five games in the first round. The Heat would win the NBA Finals in five games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Next, LeBron's Lakers beat Anthony's Portland Trail Blazers in five games of the first round. James and the Lakers would go on to win the title. Advertisement Anthony was 2-8 against James in the postseason. Anthony won no NBA titles, while James has won four. Related: La La Anthony's New Post With Son Kiyan Anthony Is Turning Heads Related: Big Luka Doncic, Mavericks News Dropped Amid NBA Playoffs
