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LeBron James' version of Michael Jordan's flu game is this entire season: Doug Lesmerises 3rd & Short

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If we could retroactively aid JR Smith's memory, we'd happily rename 3rd & Short to 4th & Tied. Instead, we'll try an all-Cavs version of the weekly column intended to inform and illuminate. The idea is to help you look at familiar Cleveland sports topics in an unusual way.

Just not dribble-out-the-clock unusual.

Time for 3rd & Short.

BULLS JAZZ JORDAN PIPPEN
Scottie Pippen (right) had to prop up Michael Jordan during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Vulnerability in a legend only accentuates greatness.

When circumstances work against the best players we've ever seen, we admire them more, particularly when the circumstances are beyond their control.