J.R. Smith has never been shy about defending the legacy of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, and he made his feelings crystal clear after one fan suggested that the 2026 New York Knicks would be capable of beating the championship-winning squad. The former Cavaliers and Knicks shooting guard quickly dismissed the comparison, responding with a simple but pointed question: “Who on the Knicks is guarding LeBron James and the little guy I don’t like?” The latter remark was an apparent reference to former teammate Kyrie Irving, with whom Smith has had a complicated relationship over the years.
