Richard Jefferson has been a revelation this finals. With his veteran smarts, composure, and solid play, the Cleveland Cavaliers are getting a much needed lift from an unusual source.
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But that’s not all. The well-versed Jefferson is also stepping up as one of the veteran leaders of this team. When he’s not uploading videos on Snapchat, he’ll be backing up his teammate from opponents’ verbal shots.
In the aftermath of the LeBron James-Draymond Green scuffle, Klay Thompson issued some choice words for the Cavs superstar. But of course, Jefferson isn’t about to let this one pass by, per Chris Mannix of The Vertical.
If it’s a man’s game, shut up about the [illegal screen]. Or don’t say anything about LeBron. Klay, he’s like my little brother. But we can’t contradict ourselves.
The veteran swingman was a Warrior for one season and a half. During that time, Klay Thompson was only starting to feel his way around the NBA, and Jefferson was among those who showed him the ropes.
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To begin with, James wasn’t affected by Klay Thompson’s comments anyway. For proof, how’s 41 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks in a road win?
