In Game 4, J.R. Smith, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting shooting guard, made an inexcusable behind-the-back pass which almost cost their team the game. Smith has had his moments, but it should be time to pass the starting torch to the always-ready Iman Shumpert.
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It was Shumpert whose presence created a superb game 2 comeback, and it was Shump who has locked down players like Paul George. Although he does manage to get in foul trouble, Shumpert in this last series proved to be a vital X-Factor.
Obviously Lue won’t be benching Smith, but this past series has shown how critical Shumpert can be as a role player.