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Aussie Dellavedova's heroics impress superstars

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Matthew Dellavedova #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2015 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (AFP) - Kyrie Irving says Matthew Dellavedova commanded respect from the day they met. LeBron James backs the Australian for knighthood. And even Steph Curry grudgingly admits Dellavedova has impressed against him.

So one might think the 24-year-old from Maryborough might be impressed with all the praise from his superstar peers as he has helped the Cleveland Cavaliers take a 2-1 lead over Golden State in the NBA Finals.