LeBron James mad at JR Smith? NBA fans relive famous LeBron-JR Smith meme

Two years ago, JR Smith messed up a clutch during 2018 NBA Finals Game 1, which ended up costing Cleveland Cavaliers game and resulted in birth of countless LeBron James and JR Smith memes. With four seconds left on clock, Golden State Warriors and Cavaliers were tied at 107-107. Smith, who could have attempted a clutch, failed to do so and sent game into overtime. James was visibly upset with Smith's decision and was seen gesturing at Smith, which later became famous meme. 

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LeBron James and JR Smith: Why was LeBron James mad at JR Smith? 

After JR Smith stopped short of going for  clutch shot, game went into overtime with Warriors winning with a 124-112 margin. During an interview after game, Smith revealed that he believed Cavaliers were going to call a timeout, which is why he did t try attempting winning shot. He even added that when he looked at James, he thought he was asking for a timeout. 

On court, Smith reportedly told James that he believed y were ahead of Warriors. However, he later revealed that he was aware of score. Smith apparently assumed a timeout would be called as one would try and shoot over Kevin Durant, who had four blocks that game. Smith explained that if he thought ir team was leading, he would have held on ball while letting Warriors foul him. 

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Is LeBron James mad at JR Smith? Lakers looking to sign JR Smith for NBA restart

With Lakers' Avery Bradley opting out of NBA restart in July, Western Conference leaders are looking to bring in JR Smith for remainder of season. While official statements have been made, re have been multiple reports about Lakers wanting to sign Smith for  2019-20 championship run-in. 34-year-old worked out with Lakers earlier this season, but Lakers went with Dion Waiters instead. Smith last played in 2018, before Cleveland Cavaliers released him after playing only 11 games during 2018-19 season.

(Im source: Chris Smoove YouTube channel)