Richard Jefferson announced his retirement from the NBA after Game 7 of the NBA Finals and an NBA Championship awarded to his team. However, at the championship parade, Jefferson indulged the fans Jefferson announced he would play if the fans wanted him to.
Ultimately, Jefferson agreed to and signed a two-year, $5 million deal with the Cavs. Jefferson joined ESPN’s The Jump on Friday and discussed what he was going through when he decided to retire and what convinced him to come back.
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Either way, we’re glad to have you back, RJ!