JR Smith Has MUCH RESPECT For Matthew Dellavedova 😤👑
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 เม.ย. 2023
- In this clip, JR Smith talks about The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors series and how Matthew Dellavedova gave EVERYTHING while guarding Stephen Curry. Those Cavs / Warriors series were special.
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Love Delly's game. Full JR interview th-cam.com/video/wp5oyO9auQ0/w-d-xo.html
refs let delly guard steph like it was the 80's. refs really helped cavs come back to make it a "good series" along with drey suspension. doesnt matter tho curry is still goated on rushmore
I’m an Event Security Officer for the Cavs. Delly was the nicest Cavs player ever. Not only did we appreciate his effort guarding Steph in the 2015 finals, but he was just an all-around genuinely sweetheart. He even liked my Australian accent when I impersonated Hugh Jackman. We miss him on the roster.
@Bron James cleveland have a good young core tho
Us Aussies are very well mannered and hard working, well most of us 😂it's our Aussie culture
@@apeacefulnature What? Must be sarcasm.
@@clutch7548there's a reason Cleveland waited 50 years. LeBron brought the winning culture
@@jodyjody9561 😂😂😂
That's why all of us Cavs fans loved Delly. He battled out there, and gave everything he had. Great to see guys who played with him respect the hell out of what he did on the court.
*love
@@Rob-vq1ct delly no longer plays for the cavs so its "loved" past tense hes no longer there.
Thought you were smart huh 😂
@@OldManLuffy he don’t have to play for our current team dummy
@@OldManLuffy i think he's saying that they still love him even though he's not playing for the CAVS anymore. Lol
@sixate
Delly gets the upmost respect for trying to guard 🤙🏾 man held it down and never complained
That’s what you’re supposed to do.
@@b.o.1951 bro why you sound mad af lol
@@flumpmindset cause you’re gay!
I wish they talked about it a bit more, but Delly had to be literally carried out in a stretcher and hospitalized for how hard he was guarding Steph lol
That's how great Steph Curry is wow
@@regal394 No, that’s how dehydrated Delly was from not properly hydrating before game 3.
@@criticalthought4910 Thats the whole point einstein.
If he was guarding any other player, he would not get that dehydrated.
@@Jon_Chhan The Warriors & Cavaliers played 4 Finals series and no other player who defended Curry had hydration issues.
The reason why Delly had hydration and conditioning issues is because he was a bench player averaging 21.0 minutes before he was thrown into the starting lineup where he averaged 36.3 minutes.
Kyrie was injured in Game 1 and out for the series but Delly gave great effort replacing him in the starting lineup.
The next season (2016) Delly moved back to the bench. Currys primary defenders were Kyrie and JR Smith who had no hydration and conditioning issues.
Delly for his heroics got a $38 million contract from the Bucs in 2017 where they quickly found out he wasn’t as good at basketball as he appeared to be on the Cavs.
I dont think you know what literally means
Delly is a Cleveland legend. The starting PG for first cavs finals game win ever. Those back to back W’s against 2015 warriors with Delly starting are all time scream at your TV and thump your chest moments for diehard cavs fans like me. Incredible love and respect for Delly
Nigga not no Cleveland legend 🤦🏿♂️
Damn never thought of it like this. He may have been a role player but he definitely will be remembered for all this and made nba history.
At the time I thought if Delly had a back up they might have won it. Man ended up in hospital on an IV
@@Seaby41 wait are u serious ???🤣😧🤔
Those 2 games is why he couldn't guard him the rest of the series. He was tired.
Dell actually almost died. He was hospitalized from dehydration guarding Curry in that 2015 finals series vs the Warriors
Bit of an exaggeration but okay. Respected his effort and heart
@@ProlIy not an exaggeration,that was an actual report
@@ProlIy I was watching it live, they took Deli out on a stretcher and right to the hospital lol
@@ProlIy Treated for severe cramps and dehydration after Game 3 of the Finals due to guarding Steph
Some clown on TH-cam : uH bIt Of aN ExAgGerAtiOn BuT oKaY.
Dude, you dropped this 🤡
@@ProlIy ain’t nothing exaggerated when you on an IV drip
Still remember Cavs legend my man Delly!!!
He was named the Steph stopper
Not a Cavs fan (Knicks fan that enjoyed the Warriors) but i love that his performance gets highlighted here. Dellavadova put up such a great effort and fight in that series. I was amazed by it. Great sport.
Respect to him
"knicks fan that enjoyed the warriors" thats disgusting
@@WettoLoL Why ?? If the Knicks miss the playoffs and the Warriors offer great basketball, i as a basketball fan, can enjoy. Can‘t front on their game
Dallevadova is literally a cult hero because of the 2015 finals. Like, you never see such a superhero type effort, from someone who really doesn’t have the capability to do it.
Aussie legend. Nice to hear JR give him praise.
Bs
Delly gave his entire body and heart in the 15 finals. Wow.
Deli had to get an IV halfway through the 15 finals guarding Curry, crazy.
Aussie hooper here who played with Delly until his skill greatly surpassed mine… he’s genuinely the hardest and most humble guy I’ve ever met. His work ethic was insane and I knew if he was given a chance at training camp to make a roster spot, he would because of how hard he played and how he always made the right basketball play.
I like to remind people that Anthony Bennett was drafted #1 that year while Delly was undrafted yet Delly easily had the better rookie season and obviously Bennett was out of the league not long after. Shows that hard work will beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
I hear what you're saying and completely agree with the principle. I'm just not entirely sure Bennett is the best example of great talent.
@@jameswamba4338 the #1 draft pick wasn’t a good example of talent?😂
@@jameswamba4338 🤦♂️
@@DaneIbsen he really wasn’t. They passed on Giannis for that bum
@@LebronJames-kd6pw Milwaukee developed giannis. He wasn’t a highly scouted player let’s be honest
Delly will always be a legend in Cleveland..
Dude, that 73-9 record is solid, even without the Championship win. With how Kyrie played in the Finals and Delly's amazing defense, Cavs battled it out there in those last three games.
Dude just doesn't bring up the best player on the court on both ends of the ball
He's talking about the 2015 finals, not 16.
@@dakota8381 I know, right
The part about Mike Miller and James Johnson lifting everybody's spirit was wholesome
Miami Heat Culture
But Miller wasn't there on 16 chip.
James Jones and I don’t believe Mike Miller was there that year
I randomly played with Delli in a LA gym a season or 2 before he was in the finals and then 2 years or so later I see this dude playing in the finals with Bron against Steph and Kay n them was a surreal moment lol.. he was nice with it don't keep me wrong...definitely better than all of us but he didn't have that like... "oh, now THAT'S what an NBA player looks like when they ball out" he was just guts sheer will and determination...but again not confuse that with the fact he WAS nice with it...he wasn't just like... SLIGHTLY above average or something. But having played against an actual NBA player and seeing how good you have to be just to be considered "a scrub" or bench guy or 7th or 8th guy makes you realize just truly how good dudes like Kyrie, KD, Lillard, Kawhi, Bron truly are
I've played pickup with a couple guys that made rosters, but never really saw the floor, and it was ridiculous how much better they were than everyone else in the gym. One guy was a shooter, and he literally did not miss a shot for over an hour. He was taking very difficult shots as well, and a lot of them. The other guy I played with on a different occasion was a 6'8" power forward in college that was so polished with his footwork in the post it was absurd. Can't even wrap my head around the level of the higher level guys because the guys that were not even in the rotation were unguardable, and essentially didn't miss
@@Jayhawk92 it's a game of inches at that level, everyone is extremely good. It's about how they fit roles and within concepts
One of my favorite Cavaliers!! So much heart!!! Being a fan of a team that’s all you want to see a player that cares!
The 1 thing we as fans ask of our sporting players is to give 100%. Delly gave the Cavs 120% because he loved the environment the players and fans gave him. Delly will forever be a Cavs legend ✊
Dude I can see you're a proud Aussie fan, as am I... I see you commenting everywhere... I love it 😂!
Kings fan here, I love having Delly on our bench right now. Delly could be a coach in the future if he wants it.
Outback Jesus
Well played 👏
Forgot that was his nickname lmao
Lmao
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Shows that every member up to the different parts of the coaching staff, old players who don't play that much, they are all important in a team
If Ben Simmons had Delly's heart, he might be in contention for best player in the league right now.
💯🎯
That man was running on literally just coffee... Was at the hospital for dehydration.. dude left nothing in the floor, gotta respect him
My heart was in throat the final 2 minutes of game 7, that's why the block and the shot are known in our cities history now
And that's why Delly is still in the league, he's the vet the King's need
Really??? I didn’t know he was with the kings. That’s freaking awesome. Now they’re playing the warriors! Man just for Delly I hope the kings beat at least the warriors if not win the whole thing. That’s so cool
@@DoubleAA24 unfortunately he broke his finger and is out indefinitely 🥴... hope he makes it back in time incase he's needed...
I felt so inspired after watching Dellavedova in those finals against Steph. He played defense exactly how I imagined I would play in that sitation. Just giving it 100 % at all times.
The thumbnail for this video is probably the most wide open I’ve ever seen JR’s eyes
Not to us older people lol. The dude played every defensive position like it was his last. I was rooting for the Cavs so badly an JR Smith alone almost hit enough 3's to tie game 6 if anyone remembers. But yea Matthew gave up his soul trying to guard Steph and he did his job. It's all because of him that Steph didn't get that Finals MVP. I thought it was mad disrespect when they didn't resign him after they had won the chip..like that dude gave everything he had guarding Steph and Steph did hit a lot of great shots but was way too inconsistent in those finals.
Love when pros give pros followers, especially the unsung players like Delly. I think he earned the respect of all three basketball fans the way he stepped him in that series. I remember coming away feeling like both Bron and Delly won in how they never folded.
He gonna come in clutch this playoff 🟣🔦
Can’t beat Delly’s heart. Aussie pride 🇦🇺
Big BS!!
Will always respect the players that give their all.
I talk about this all the time the cavs & bron need much more credit for beating the warriors because they move so much if you ever played basketball guarding players like Steph & klay is so taxing physically & mentally especially in a series they run like 5 miles a game no matter how much heart you got your body will break down💯💯💯
A full 7 game series while being down 3-1. Fsh need to be highlighted as a Cavs comeback rather than a Warriors meltdown
Delly is a cavs legend!
I miss watching JR highlights. He had some of the most athletic dunks I have ever seen. One of the most athletic people I have seen in any sports.
Man I been saying this JR 💯
That first chip put a battery in the warriors backs for sure
Real talk
Funny thing is you guys fully subscribing to this belief while completely shrugged off the idea that Draymond's absence in game 5 was what fueled that Cavs team to have their comeback, tho both are proof of what you'd call as momentum. Another double standard *checked* and proved here apparently by Lebron's hardcore or GS/Curry haters 😂😂
Game 5 of the 2016 finals will always be the craziest dual performance I've ever seen with Lebron and Kyrie. Kyrie just wouldn't miss
2 players with 40 points in the same game
And they say lebron don’t have help.
Definitely Kyrie is the game changing that finals, the MVP
@@judahmourneth3211 literally nobody said lebron didnt have help on his 2nd stint with the cavs wtf you talkin bout lol
@geezer.d.luffy no actually wtf are u talking bout every Bronsexual favorite thing to say is he never has help 😂
King Delly, First of his name 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Guy made us Aussies proud.
The Curry stopper is matching up against Curry again this year 😂😂😂😂
run it back one more time delly 😂 w
Curry averaged 27, some stopper he was
The Curry stopper,😅😂🤣😅😄😂🤣🤣😅💩, are you on drugs, the ONLY thing he stopped, 🤔🤔🤔 ALMOST was his heart, he almost died, 🙄🙄🙄🙄 fool put that weed down, you're tripping....
Man even as a playoffs-only bandwagon warriors kid back then, he always stood out to me. Dude was a PROBLEM. Seriously one of the most underrated defensive performances of all time.
Love Delly
-Milwaukee
@3:17 that’s crucial! I remember when JR came out the half and hit two big back to back threes.
Whos here after Fox talked about this during his post game interview
the kings having Delly in the locker room this year was a master stroke by coach browm. Vets make a difference.
Delly was almost enough in 2015 😂 I was so happy for bro in 2016
Culture builder in the Australian men’s basketball program as well that’s why we’ve had top 4 finishes in world cups and Olympics since 2016 and got the bronze in Tokyo 2020
Sydney 'Oz Solid Salute @Dellavedova🙌🏼💫
Delly played like it was the last day for varsity tryouts. Much respect!
Delly watching steph cookin the kings was classic lmao
As a bucks fan, nothing but love for delly!
Thank you JR for stating the obvious about the 15 Finals and the effect it had on Warriors going forward. People on tv like ohhhh, Stephen A only choose to acknowledge what he calls a stimulus package (disrespectful) the Cavs got in 2016 not even mentioning the injury situation from year before. Great interview!
I'll never forget this complete commitment to guard Steph, whenever Delly's name is mentioned I automatically think WORK. A Professional of high standards, nothing to point out in his willingness to do that ungrateful job within a team. I am not ata ll surprised to learn now, that he was barely alive after every game of guarding Steph and whoever was in front of him in those series. It was intense, gritty hard work! Respect, MDelly!
I was surprised he didn’t get some burn in the kings series
I was at the YMCA awhile ago for an event and Delly was there signing autographs. Let me tell ya that’s the longest line I’ve ever seen
If the Warriors didn't win in 2015, I doubt they'd be who they are today.
Always said you'd love to have a Dellavedova in your team, flat out effort.
That 2016 Cavs run was so insanely fun to watch man
cheat2win
@@Songos don’t be a hater your whole life
@@Songos rent2free
It was clearly rigged brother. Everyone knows except cavs fans.
@@williamh.gatesiii8183 wtf?
Like that last comment. Every team needs that vet to keep their mental game in check. Such an underrated aspect of winning team chemistry.
JR wasn’t even laughing at first. Dead serious.
Deli trey!!! That dude was a menace on defense lol
I remember reports saying that Delly would drink coffee before the game and he was balling in those first two games. That dehydrated him after playing so hard and had full body cramps and couldn’t move at all.
Much respect to Delly 👌
Tommy's Jacket thoooo!!!. Subtle flex.
Delly is a hooper. He gave his all
He played with heart .....I became a fan of him 🤞🏿
Deadass he deserves the MVP for just effort alone. I think he was the difference no offense to anyone else. A ton of heart!
Stfu 😂😂😂 y’all are outta pocket
And yet didn’t put a dent in the warriors efficiency 😂
@@ttt2690 he did on curry. Probably the best defense I have seen a single player play on curry.
@@Christopher._M ehh re watch it, stats say he had no drop with delly guarding, it was very entertaining though ❤️
@@ttt2690 in game 2 in 2015 curry missed 8 shots from deep when gaurded by delly. He was glued to him on and off the ball curry had to work for every inch of space and the reason steph went 5-23 that game. I think you need to go back and watch it.
Here bcuz of D’aaron fox
Who’s here after de’Aaron fox’s comments after game 1? 😂
✋️ hahaha
Yup, he mentioned this clip in the press conference so I had to check it out
I've been saying this I honestly don't know what else Delli has done but those two series I really felt like he was just a different type of person
Here because of De’Aaron Fox
How do you not like Delly? He's one of the most likable dudes from that era.
Delly was like Rudy, but better. I actually respected Delly and Beverley a lot. They get flack for being called dirty, but as a kid since I was so short I prided myself on defense and getting steals and hustle. And I got respect for it.
So Fox actually watched this before guarding Curry in game 1😂😂😂
yo delly was balling in those games without Kyrie and love. dude was thuggin it our there I remember that and One
@2:43 JR highlights the importance of veterans in the locker room
That was inspiring defense he play on steph, give it all you have.
#DELLY🐐
Yo that jacket is hard!!!
This was talked about by Fox after Kings beat Warriors yesterday
I always say they won eachothers championships, if people are gonna say that you can’t sit up here and discredit Draymond getting suspended and Bogut getting hurt.
The shots JR hit at the beginning of the third quarter in Game 7 kept the Cavs in the game.
The way the media and fans portray Jr smith through memes and hot takes, you would think he would have an Antonio brown persona…the media/fans really do some players injustice
The hardest part about guarding Steph is trying to get through all those screens... especially the moving ones.
😂😂😂😂
big Dellavedova fan
On god he ain't lying, I watched that finals and said, damnn delly running around like a chicken with his head cut off...but it was all he had....I respect delly, he battled..
JJ needs to audition for the next tony stark man
i just like to ball hard, ball like dellavedova
rj said don't believe what the other players say, we thought we were gonna lose after going down 3-1, it's just and kyrie went to another level
He’s the only player who defends the most it’s actually funny when I first saw him
JR high as hell
Man people was disrespecting dellavedova like he wasnt a crucial part of that cavs squad
The crazy thing is if JR gave half of Delly's effort in '15 Cavs would have had even better chance. There was a shot in Cavs locker room where Blatt is talking to the team and you can see JR tuned out. He played sub par in that finals and opted out for more money after stinking up he place.
What a great question: "Is there anything that stands out about...?" The answer is likely to be interesting, even compelling.
I remember he had to go to hospital to get treatment for a non injury, man put his life on the line.
Almost every LeBron team has that fan favorite role player PG, Delly was that dude in Bron's 2nd Cavs run.
That series still went to 6 while 2 of the teams top 3 players were out.
A legend of Australian basketball - along with Patty, Jingles and Bogut part of a generation of aussie bball talent that gave it all they had every night even if they arent the tallest or strongest or most skilled
We cant forget the knee Delly took out, the 2nd knee he almost took out
2015 cavs shouldve won 2016 warriors shouldve won if there were no injuries or suspensions its part of the game
facts either way it would've been 1-1
EXACTLY
The Cavs would've won both of not for injuries. Love was bad in 2016 because he had a concussion. Everyone forgets that. Steph and Klay were available but weren't putting points on the board.
@SmoothSavage 28 Steph was hurt in 16 too
@@neoblade8164 He wasnt hurt enough to not perform well. He had 3 great games. He just shrunk when LeBron came back with Kyrie. And he let Lebron punk him.