Cleveland Cavaliers Trio Of Unsung Heroes

J.R. Smith

The first member that must prove he is worth the hassle he creates is J.R. Smith. Smith’s performance in the finals last June mirrored that of a student trying to turn in an assignment late in class: rushed and way past due. To say he let his team down would be an understatement. An already battered Cavaliers team needed everything Smith was willing to give them.

And Smith wasn’t able to get his shot to fall for his team to win.

This year Smith has been more consistent than inconsistent as of late. One thing to know about him is whether he’s making them or not he won’t stop shooting. Smith’s ability to get shots off rivals that of Stephen Curry. It’s evident by Smith passing teammate Mo Williams as the Cavaliers single-season leader in three-pointers made.

The big difference is that Curry makes his at a more efficient level (45 percent to Smith’s 40 percent), according to NBA.com (and those otherworldly shots even Smith wouldn’t dare to try).

For Smith to carry this wave of marksmanship into the playoffs he never lose confidence in his ability to score the basketball. And know that when his shot is not falling there are other ways he can affect the game offensively and defensively.

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