LeBron James wasn't the only Cavalier who earned some redemption from Spurs fans
Plenty of Cavaliers altered their legacies and the way we'll look at them forevermore after defeating the Warriors in the NBA Finals. LeBron James, obviously. J.R. Smith, who's gone from a knucklehead and a throw-in in a trade --the Knicks were that desperate to get rid of him-- to a vital, steady, two-way contributor. Tristan Thompson, who took forever to agree to an extension last summer and had pundits debating his value, now looks like a bargain for his defensive versatility and powerful board work.