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Richard Jefferson responds to Kyrie Irving demands

Cavs superstar Kyrie Irving rocked the NBA with news coming out on Friday that he has demanded a trade out of Cleveland and wants to be the man of his own team.

Richard Jefferson and Cavaliers’ sideline reporter Allie Clifton responded to Irving’s trade demands.

We were recording as the news broke — RJ's thoughts, in its ENTIRETY! #Episode36 – OUT NOW! pic.twitter.com/QLY8JnZ6c2

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Cavs shooting guard J.R. Smith also responded to this quote, saying he did not say this.

At least one Cavs player doesn't understand why Kyrie wants to leave.