Richard Jefferson breaks down the Cavs' 3-1 comeback in the 2016 NBA Finals | Highlights with Omar

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • Richard Jefferson joins Omar Raja to review key plays from the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, in which Jefferson, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love & Co. got the better of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the Dubs.
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  • @brothaclutch
    @brothaclutch 4 роки тому +1528

    I’ll never forget when it went into halftime, and it was such a close game, that you had no way of know which way it was going. But JR came out HOT and hit two INYAFACE 3s, it was at that moment I knew... I knew Hennything’s Possible

    • @unknown_suspect1245
      @unknown_suspect1245 4 роки тому +60

      quite possibly the most underrated comment of all time

    • @adamamer5749
      @adamamer5749 4 роки тому +2

      I don’t get it

    • @mg659er
      @mg659er 4 роки тому +23

      Hennything is possible!!!!!!-KG voice with confetti falling!

    • @mg659er
      @mg659er 4 роки тому +3

      DaKK of allll tiiiiiiiiiime!!! Well said boff of yous

    • @Jose-iy2wt
      @Jose-iy2wt 4 роки тому +5

      HENNYTHANG POSSIBLE PLAYER

  • @brucethornton5181
    @brucethornton5181 4 роки тому +526

    Great teammate. These are the things that make champions.

  • @vincetionko3503
    @vincetionko3503 4 роки тому +500

    I love hearing Richard Jefferson break stuff down, he’s very straight to the point and easy to follow.

    • @tytytyme33
      @tytytyme33 4 роки тому +8

      i think hes master chief from halo.

    • @danielmizrahi9629
      @danielmizrahi9629 4 роки тому +16

      hes very articulate and hilarious also

    • @BimboJones78
      @BimboJones78 4 роки тому +5

      I admire how well-spoken he is

    • @Slide4nun
      @Slide4nun 4 роки тому +1

      Bruh he literally just restated lead, follow, or get out of the way from the movie idiocracy and in that quote it’s meant to embarrassing you into leading or at least following

    • @chucky116
      @chucky116 4 роки тому +1

      He speaks real

  • @cjfrost9297
    @cjfrost9297 4 роки тому +2044

    Bron only dropped 41 because draymond got suspended.... oh wait he dropped 41 again the next game with draymond playing 😂

    • @deku8910
      @deku8910 4 роки тому +11

      @Chiniwins Bastards kyrie shouldve got finals mvp or the refs who got paid by the cavs to give LeBum another ring

    • @HatttTrick3x
      @HatttTrick3x 4 роки тому +272

      Deku I hate people like you . Lebron led every statistical category in that series . Lebron also got the block to lead to the shot . No block = No big Kyrie shot . Opinions over statistics as usual .

    • @gomodemike3647
      @gomodemike3647 4 роки тому +11

      CJ Frost no bogut after that free layups all day perfect situation for bron 🤷‍♂️

    • @deku8910
      @deku8910 4 роки тому +11

      @DEW IT the refs shouldve been finals mvp in 2016

    • @deankruse2891
      @deankruse2891 4 роки тому +19

      @DEW IT because draymond is a dirty donk, he wasn't able to play

  • @TheGhpro11yo
    @TheGhpro11yo 4 роки тому +382

    I’ll never get tired of reliving this series, this is one well remember forever, tell our kids about it, what an incredible run - a Spurs fan

    • @danielmizrahi9629
      @danielmizrahi9629 4 роки тому +25

      it has to be one of the top greatest feats in nba history imo. to come back 3-1 down to a team that went 73-9? incredible

    • @kal-el4781
      @kal-el4781 4 роки тому +8

      True that. Watching the game live and watching the cavs win was one of the most satisfying things I have ever experienced... in my life.

    • @VitorRedes
      @VitorRedes 4 роки тому +1

      Too bad is the cavs, if it was wny other team it would be more amazing.

    • @danielmizrahi9629
      @danielmizrahi9629 4 роки тому

      @@VitorRedes hot take

    • @TheNamesDitto
      @TheNamesDitto 4 роки тому

      facts - a Hornets fan

  • @lo2smooth647
    @lo2smooth647 4 роки тому +261

    This was an AWESOME Breakdown of the 16 Finals from a integral member. That was the single greatest comeback in the history of sports!

    • @seanjoyce7039
      @seanjoyce7039 4 роки тому +12

      Even as a Cavs fan, I have to admit that the Red Sox coming back from 0-3 against the Yankees in '04 was more impressive. But I have no problem saying this was #2. "Sweetest NBA title" is probably a draw between the Mavs and Cavs (interesting that LeBron is the villain and the hero in each respective series.)

    • @lo2smooth647
      @lo2smooth647 4 роки тому

      @@seanjoyce7039 Point taken! Id actually 4gotten about tht tbh lol

    • @qdaqueenssecretlesbianlove201
      @qdaqueenssecretlesbianlove201 4 роки тому +16

      As a sports fan...this is the greatest comeback....the Yankees vs sox was the alcs and the cavs were in the finals...Plus all the dramatic elements and big name superstars makes this the best comeback of all time.

    • @peterblue6072
      @peterblue6072 4 роки тому +7

      Draymond getting suspended, Curry being ejected from game 6, & Bogut being injured definitely helps tho

    • @seanjoyce7039
      @seanjoyce7039 4 роки тому +12

      @@peterblue6072 LOL at Curry's ejection in the final minutes, after a BLOW-OUT in which the game had long since been determined. As for Draymond's 1-game suspension and 15-minute per-game Bogut missing 1.5 games that series...ask the Warriors if they'd rather have their #2 and #3 guys (Kyrie/Love) missing for virtually the entire series. Think they'd take it?

  • @jasonqw1
    @jasonqw1 4 роки тому +350

    Lebron: Richard you were kinda hooping, you can keep yo ring.
    "KYRIEEEEEEEEEEEE"

    • @andrewbarker9840
      @andrewbarker9840 4 роки тому +5

      Jason Ye classic

    • @Basketballerphx
      @Basketballerphx 4 роки тому +19

      HEEEEEEELP I NEEEED SOME HEEEEEELP KYRIE WHERE ARE YOUUUUUU

    • @TheBmills415
      @TheBmills415 4 роки тому +18

      Love you had 4 points
      Shut up Lue I'm the coach

    • @eman2k3
      @eman2k3 4 роки тому

      Jason Ye 😂😂😂 classic!!!

    • @jonttejay2858
      @jonttejay2858 4 роки тому

      yo where's this from?

  • @samonn7350
    @samonn7350 4 роки тому +3642

    KD ruined that rivalry tbh.

    • @WhatAbout-Joe
      @WhatAbout-Joe 4 роки тому +438

      I agree. That rivalry would have been great to watch for a few more years when it was pretty much a even match up.

    • @coleeason6007
      @coleeason6007 4 роки тому +143

      The warriors did as well they recruited him they get blame to

    • @christophershelvin6596
      @christophershelvin6596 4 роки тому +316

      KD and the Thunder could have been that team to throw that rivalry off. As much as KD and Westbrook didn't match, they team was right there with the Cavs and Warriors

    • @zincinator5000
      @zincinator5000 4 роки тому +8

      @@christophershelvin6596 Yeah, but 2012 Finals

    • @christophershelvin6596
      @christophershelvin6596 4 роки тому +15

      @@zincinator5000 yeah but what?

  • @standamangaming1353
    @standamangaming1353 4 роки тому +1740

    The warriors adding kd ruined a potentially greatest rivalry

    • @yomama8391
      @yomama8391 4 роки тому +11

      Likewise

    • @SSBKlutch
      @SSBKlutch 4 роки тому +22

      Facts bro

    • @zaynrivers7433
      @zaynrivers7433 4 роки тому +134

      true but blame KD not GSW. Regardless of the circumstances, if Kevin Durant wants to be on your team you whip up a contract as fast as you can.

    • @BernardJLee
      @BernardJLee 4 роки тому +102

      Can’t help but agree there. KD is such a talented, unstoppable force. But he’s also such weak sauce. Without his coward move, the GS CLE rivalry would’ve been so much more intense and great for basketball.

    • @julianbrown619
      @julianbrown619 4 роки тому +27

      I'm sorry but are we going to ignore the fact that Cleveland stacked their team as well to make it unfair for the eastern teams??

  • @KiLlAh1516
    @KiLlAh1516 4 роки тому +534

    if that dunk connected. it would've been THE DUNK.

    • @connormathias5779
      @connormathias5779 4 роки тому +66

      Edward Anthony seriously. Would’ve been a crazy poster plus just all the context. LeBron and Draymond, game seven final minute. Would’ve been instantly iconic.

    • @marcushopkins8558
      @marcushopkins8558 4 роки тому +26

      I remember when he went up for that dunk and I jumped out my chair ! That dunk would have been so iconic and epic .

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 4 роки тому +19

      That would've been the greatest dunk of all-time even without the story, context and meaning.
      The Dunk, to stack on top and even outshine all the three including the most valuable his The Block, it would've murdered Draymond's career and dunk, he would've blown up on the spot.
      It would've obliterated the entire Warriors roster.

    • @chestertam2348
      @chestertam2348 3 роки тому +2

      If Andre made that layup it would be the greatest block in history

  • @jerseyskid7733
    @jerseyskid7733 4 роки тому +83

    2016 Cleveland Cavaliers will always be my favorite team

  • @fischerth9437
    @fischerth9437 4 роки тому +234

    Richard "I stand by this" Jefferson was a hooper

  • @danielgibson971
    @danielgibson971 4 роки тому +238

    Both teams really left it all on the court that game. It wasn't the prettiest but can't expect that from a finals game 7. Legendary comeback and W.

    • @TheRaidernation33
      @TheRaidernation33 4 роки тому +10

      Daniel Gibson games seven are alway’s ugly but great at the same time, refs let them play turns into an intense street ball ball game and no one is giving an inch

    • @jamesjackson4536
      @jamesjackson4536 4 роки тому +1

      Yes sir

  • @MrMacadoshish
    @MrMacadoshish 4 роки тому +84

    2016 will go down as one of the greatest years of basketball. I’ll probably never watch more basketball than i did that year. I understand that the players have power now, and that everyone deserves to play where ever they want. But basketball was forever changed when KD went to the Warriors.

    • @vegetaking1272
      @vegetaking1272 3 роки тому

      His full name is Kevin ‘’the snake 🐍’’ Durant lmfao🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯

    • @jordanb.4514
      @jordanb.4514 2 роки тому

      I agree - it felt like the weakest move of all time in the moment. Nowadays all people care about is that he got rings from it.
      The OKC / GSW & CLE / GSW rivalries died in an instant. The 17-18' seasons felt like a formality & to top it off KD opened the floodgates.

    • @FR0Z0NEkeys
      @FR0Z0NEkeys 2 роки тому

      @@jordanb.4514 OKC and GSW never had a rivalry. If anything, the OKC and Memphis/SAS rivalries ended quickly due to the move.

  • @Stealcurtains64e
    @Stealcurtains64e 4 роки тому +1334

    Still want to know what Lebron said to curry when he blocked him lol

    • @ramirez2398
      @ramirez2398 4 роки тому +74

      REALSTREETNIGGAMUZIK You talking about the one where klay walks in circles around Lebron along with Steph? Cus that convo been released

    • @immafatazn
      @immafatazn 4 роки тому +8

      On Donda where to find it?

    • @ramirez2398
      @ramirez2398 4 роки тому +54

      Alexandre A look up “Steph curry sacrificial sheep” Lebron told Steph he had to set an example for the team not to give up and Steph said “I’m not your sacrificial sheep” that was the convo

    • @redhorsepapi
      @redhorsepapi 4 роки тому +3

      @@ramirez2398 dude do you have a link? Can't find it

    • @knickstape2559
      @knickstape2559 4 роки тому +9

      Still wanna know what Steph said to Lebron after crossing him and playing with him for 10 secs the finals next year

  • @GoldenWind30
    @GoldenWind30 4 роки тому +293

    I still feel like Richard Jefferson should’ve been an all-star at least once in his career.

    • @mym3atfat
      @mym3atfat 4 роки тому +33

      You might be the only one who feels that way too buddy

    • @GoldenWind30
      @GoldenWind30 4 роки тому +25

      Johny FNBR so you’re telling me he hasn’t had at least 1 all star season?

    • @marqmadison9053
      @marqmadison9053 4 роки тому +65

      Johny FNBR nah he had a solid stretch in NJ. 💯🔥

    • @johnruiz4419
      @johnruiz4419 4 роки тому +4

      No_Diggity_No_Doubt most definitely compare to a few who got the all star nod when he had those good seasons I agree

    • @michaelgray1803
      @michaelgray1803 4 роки тому +3

      At least

  • @evanzolilemehlomakulu6979
    @evanzolilemehlomakulu6979 4 роки тому +544

    "The block" is probably one of the most analyzed and played highlight in the NBA. If you watch LeBron, he takes his approach from an angle and throws up both arms because he knows, from watching Warrior film, that Iggy likes the up and under lay up. BOOM. BLOCK. CHAMPION. FAIL TO PLAN. PLAN TO FAIL PEOPLE.

    • @MrE_
      @MrE_ 4 роки тому +59

      Not to mention the forgotten defense by JR Smith who diverted Iggy just enough for the ball to end up at the perfect angle for Lebron

    • @jboogy5039
      @jboogy5039 4 роки тому +27

      @@policebear9347 yea, it was. If you listen to Lebron's old interviews he talks about blocking that way in case the person switches in mid air. That's not the first time he has attempted to block a shot like that.

    • @policebear9347
      @policebear9347 4 роки тому +1

      I meant J.R.’s movements!!

    • @trayquanwilliams9991
      @trayquanwilliams9991 4 роки тому +12

      @@jboogy5039 he just dis the same block vs the clippers a couple weeks ago. Bron had both hands ready to block it on either ride

    • @knickstape2559
      @knickstape2559 4 роки тому

      too bad it got overshadowed by the biggest shot in cleveland history

  • @AndyZach
    @AndyZach 4 роки тому +43

    What a fun interview! RJ is super articulate and Omar asks the best questions. Thanks a lot from a Cleveland fan since 1970.

  • @lemuelreyes1941
    @lemuelreyes1941 4 роки тому +105

    Crazy how they were the only ones who broke the 3-1 curse

    • @S-W1iper
      @S-W1iper 4 роки тому +3

      Lemuel Reyes the warriors did bruh do ya research

    • @lemuelreyes1941
      @lemuelreyes1941 4 роки тому +25

      @@S-W1iper not the finals finals

    • @rodelmanalo9063
      @rodelmanalo9063 4 роки тому +15

      @@S-W1iper YOU'RE STILL SALTY, man use google

    • @michaelbryanorbon8196
      @michaelbryanorbon8196 4 роки тому +8

      @@S-W1iper Yeah, the warriors did. But the warriors were the one "comebacked" lmao.

    • @BaronVonBielski
      @BaronVonBielski 4 роки тому +1

      Lemuel Reyes it’s not really curse more as it’s really difficult to win 3 games in a row not allowing your opponent one single win.

  • @therealflamelit
    @therealflamelit 4 роки тому +56

    Handsome Squidward is the man..been liking his game since Arizona days

  • @jonathanandrade8045
    @jonathanandrade8045 4 роки тому +14

    Interviewer asked some great questions, RJ gave some great insight and very descriptive answers. Shoutout to RJ! Humble and level headed dude.

  • @shaamirhaneef
    @shaamirhaneef 4 роки тому +23

    So freaking good, still got chills in my bone after that block. I saw that coming from the corner of the screen when the jet was ready to go. Greatest Athlete ever

    • @fullmetal1766
      @fullmetal1766 4 роки тому +1

      Greatest athlete ever? Go see a psychiatrist or start watching sports.

    • @shaamirhaneef
      @shaamirhaneef 4 роки тому +4

      @@fullmetal1766 It's not even debatable really

    • @fullmetal1766
      @fullmetal1766 4 роки тому

      @@shaamirhaneef I'm going educate you a little bit sir. Usain Bolt, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, Adrian Peterson, Calvin Johnson(to many NFL players to name actually) Russell Westbrook, Roy Jones jr., these are names literally off the top of my head typing this at a stop sign. Stop believing what media tells you there is no debate athletically between lebron and anyone I just listed does that mean they are all greater at their sport then lebron no it doesn't but to say greatest athlete ever is ludacris and just lazy.

    • @shaamirhaneef
      @shaamirhaneef 4 роки тому +9

      @@fullmetal1766 I'm just saying I disagree boss, no one has done at as long as Lebron

    • @fullmetal1766
      @fullmetal1766 4 роки тому +1

      @Micah it makes me sad that someone could be this brainwashed I respect you brother but man you gotta come to reality lebron ain't even the best athlete in the nba he pays the media dont listen to the media

  • @RicoAbroad
    @RicoAbroad 4 роки тому +28

    I got chills when he started talking about that crowd in game 6. I remember that atmosphere on TV

  • @kiowa1627
    @kiowa1627 4 роки тому +443

    Still cant believe kyrie left LBJ when lbj always was giving him room to work and always telling tlue to give the ball to kyrie and let him go to work

    • @joiri9498
      @joiri9498 4 роки тому +101

      Only lebron can contain that cancer

    • @charliesheppard3496
      @charliesheppard3496 4 роки тому +47

      Kiowa Everyone beats to their own drum. He knew lebron was leaving after the 2018 season so why stay? Kyrie knew they would be trash so he asked for a trade for his future. Ima lebron fan but i don’t blame kyrie one bit. This is a business, not a freakin pity party.

    • @one.shavn.michael4702
      @one.shavn.michael4702 4 роки тому +32

      @@charliesheppard3496 i have no dog in this race. im a knick fan unfortunately. but why not stay and force a trade when lebron leaves if this is the case? he basically threw away a chance to be one of the greatest PG ever had he stayed.

    • @kiowa1627
      @kiowa1627 4 роки тому +19

      @@charliesheppard3496 what future kyrie has done nothing for himself or any team after he left hes not even a leader so why would u leave then he had no real reason and lbj would have stayed if kyrie would have

    • @gchara426
      @gchara426 4 роки тому +16

      It started to go downhill when Dan Gilbert let David Griffin (Cavs GM) walk, then Kyrie demanded to get traded

  • @go2schleep
    @go2schleep 4 роки тому +243

    Every time Klay Thompson talks smack it slaps him back in the face

    • @kabagemayannick5097
      @kabagemayannick5097 4 роки тому +6

      Koft11 just once bud.... don't overestimate it

    • @tejasbhardwaj9085
      @tejasbhardwaj9085 4 роки тому +48

      kabagema yannick he was talking smack to drake then he got injured last year in the finals

    • @wrdcreative492
      @wrdcreative492 4 роки тому +3

      EVERY SINGLE TIM

    • @subzerozayx1524
      @subzerozayx1524 4 роки тому +1

      kabagema yannick he said he looked pretty in front of bron and Kevin hart and it didn’t end well lol

  • @jip216
    @jip216 4 роки тому +50

    I was so disappointed that KD joined them....i was looking forward to seeing OKC and GS battle for the next 4-5yrs

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 4 роки тому +11

      Woulda had two all time rivalries with gs v cavs and gs v thunder if kd ain’t do all that

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 4 роки тому +1

      Woulda had two all time rivalries with gs v cavs and gs v thunder if kd ain’t do all that

  • @calebr3097
    @calebr3097 4 роки тому +67

    Yeah I remember Richard Johnson man

    • @bmoreriseup6130
      @bmoreriseup6130 4 роки тому

      my brother

    • @DANtheMANofSIPA
      @DANtheMANofSIPA 4 роки тому +1

      Back on Arizona. Pshh him, Channing Frye, Gil. Then boys were crazy good

    • @calebr3097
      @calebr3097 4 роки тому

      GotAL2Say the title at the beginning said Richard Johnson instead of Richard Jefferson

  • @FinancialCharles
    @FinancialCharles 4 роки тому +3

    watched the vid the whole way through. the interviewer was so amazing. THESE are the questions we want! This dude literally dissected RJ's mind and he was playing in this series. Incredible

  • @dalbs4466
    @dalbs4466 4 роки тому +101

    Greatest comeback in NBA history!!

  • @aroucagirl1898
    @aroucagirl1898 4 роки тому +10

    Richard Jefferson, OMG your analysis was amazing. The nuance and insight was fantastic. I watch all the games from this finals all the time. I enjoyed every minute. It gives me a special insight the next time I watch it. Thanks so much.

    • @PoochieCollins
      @PoochieCollins 4 роки тому +1

      Richard Jefferson might be my favorite commentator on the NBA. He's very smart, and funny if you see him in more casual circumstances.

  • @Tormund_BeyondTheWall
    @Tormund_BeyondTheWall 4 роки тому +5

    I love what he said at the end. The lesson he learned from losing to a complete team and how big role players are to a championship team. Too many fans naively think stars do it all on their own. Stars are going to be stars... role players are key to winning. Shaq talks about it all the time!

  • @kingdangs283
    @kingdangs283 4 роки тому +14

    Richard Jefferson : perfect insight and commentary
    This interviewer : yea

  • @OTT23Detroit
    @OTT23Detroit 4 роки тому +77

    The 2015-2018 cavs roster talks about lebron like how d12 talk about eminem.

    • @desean3402
      @desean3402 4 роки тому +3

      I stay getting hoed 🤣☠️🤣

  • @4536mrhe
    @4536mrhe 4 роки тому +6

    Jefferson was an important player in the 2016 championship. He gave some valuable minutes when Love was struggling

  • @fxprocc
    @fxprocc 3 роки тому +15

    That Blocked was insane. You can see that Lebron gave everything on that game 7. It was one of the best championships ever. To go from Fans burning your jerseys in your hometown to delivering the greatest comeback in basketball finals. Amazing.

  • @rupertpupkin1806
    @rupertpupkin1806 4 роки тому +2

    I love this guy!! I think Richard Jefferson is the most entertaining ESPN analyst right now

  • @tenzin8131
    @tenzin8131 4 роки тому +3

    got goosebumps the entire time watching this series and even this interview, Richard a real one.

  • @mohybos9956
    @mohybos9956 2 роки тому +1

    This was a great interview with great questions. On top of all that, don’t we all love hearing RJ talk.

  • @happybaak
    @happybaak 4 роки тому +5

    Reminiscing that championship through Richard's story makes goosebumps again. W O W

  • @sydneydance
    @sydneydance 4 роки тому +4

    RJ is such a boss and great commentator. Such detail and insight. A pleasure to listen to him explain some incredible moments in NBA history. He will have to do this again when ‘Rona ends and he gets the production values he deserves. Thank you RJ for taking the time to share a piece of your experience with us.

  • @noahmartin538
    @noahmartin538 4 роки тому +33

    "That was a really good shot" 😂😂😂

  • @Pwoner72
    @Pwoner72 4 роки тому +6

    Met this guy in person and he’s such a chill man. I asked him if we should package a trade for AD and he said of course AD is an incredible player. Looks like he’s right.

  • @seeanthonyn
    @seeanthonyn 4 роки тому +4

    When the Dubs were up 3-1, I stopped watching. Thought it was over. Then I heard there was a game 7. Watched it and was truly one of the most intense games ever

  • @ryan-ih5bq
    @ryan-ih5bq 4 роки тому +10

    This video is so dope. We get all the insight on probably the greatest finals performance of all time.

  • @XR3acts
    @XR3acts 4 роки тому +11

    The GOAT NBA final without question

  • @bh-0330
    @bh-0330 2 роки тому

    Richard Jefferson is one of the best people to join the media. Really enjoy listening to him

  • @JMikeNash
    @JMikeNash 4 роки тому +4

    every time i mean every time i see that chasedown it gives me chills

    • @PoochieCollins
      @PoochieCollins 4 роки тому

      Watching it live was amazing. And then even watching it on slow replay, LeBron's barely in the frame before the block.

  • @eazex2xtuf516
    @eazex2xtuf516 4 роки тому +1

    His effort & energy was everything thank you Richard

  • @lacywhitevalenti7234
    @lacywhitevalenti7234 4 роки тому +12

    The turning point in the series was in Game 3, when the Cavs blew them out. Game 4 the Cavs were in control until a good way into the 4th quarter.

    • @lacywhitevalenti7234
      @lacywhitevalenti7234 4 роки тому +1

      And RJ was the X factor in the series. Putting him in more, and Love in less, changed the whole dynamic of the team.

    • @danahill2143
      @danahill2143 4 роки тому +1

      Patrick Wells Valenti And love still averaged 15, and more rebounds than Tristan

    • @danahill2143
      @danahill2143 4 роки тому +1

      Patrick Wells Valenti Nope, Tristan outdid him in rebounding

  • @mikkifarmer9626
    @mikkifarmer9626 2 роки тому +1

    This was a fantastic interview with Richard Jefferson. I really enjoyed it.

  • @hahuhihu7364
    @hahuhihu7364 4 роки тому +152

    When LBJ blocked Curry I think he said “Look at Curry man”

    • @sambuquet3609
      @sambuquet3609 4 роки тому +5

      He said "get out of my face"

    • @cordariusjohnson2601
      @cordariusjohnson2601 4 роки тому +4

      Definitely didn’t say neither one of those things

    • @shotbycamron
      @shotbycamron 4 роки тому +1

      Hahu Hihu - so inspirational.

    • @tytytyme33
      @tytytyme33 4 роки тому +2

      He said "chicken curry" with "chick fil a sauce!"

    • @chefjskitchen9031
      @chefjskitchen9031 4 роки тому +2

      @@cordariusjohnson2601 this is like one of the biggest memes. can't believe you took it seriously. Look at curry man

  • @djlukacs
    @djlukacs 4 роки тому

    Wow that just upped my respect for Richard Jefferson dude is so knowledgable and just cool. What a humble, intelligent player.

  • @bierdlll
    @bierdlll 4 роки тому +314

    Don't forget Lebron Jones, Kyrie Irwin, Tristan Thomas and Kevin Lover.
    (Title used to read Richard Johnson, but has since been corrected)

  • @adamsystem26
    @adamsystem26 4 роки тому +2

    Now this is a good player, doesn't care about being a role player or his number but the correct way to affect the game...much respect RJ

  • @nickyblack925
    @nickyblack925 4 роки тому +3

    My city of Cleveland was on 🔥 this comeback was so epic and i lived it

  • @aroucagirl1898
    @aroucagirl1898 2 роки тому

    i come back to this video every once in a while and it's still great how nuanced Richard Jefferson is. This has to be the best finals ever and I'm about to watch Celtics vs Warriors game 3.

  • @BumooJKim
    @BumooJKim 4 роки тому +37

    4:23 "as we see Livingston dunk on me..." 😂😂

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 4 роки тому +2

      RJ always keeps it real without problems

  • @joemaatouk2990
    @joemaatouk2990 4 роки тому +1

    Omar is becoming a legend in the community! respect!

  • @jossylopes
    @jossylopes 4 роки тому +8

    Game 5, in my opinion was the greatest demonstration of skills by LeBron and Kyrie. Absolutely amazing.

    • @adrianjohnson1155
      @adrianjohnson1155 2 роки тому

      Agreed but it was also one of the most awful officiating in my lifetime. The more I think about it, the more impressed I am with Steph. Even with the legendary performances from LeBron, Kyrie and above average performances from the role players, the Cavs still needed help from the refs. Don't get me wrong, I really wanted LeBron to deliver that championship to Cleveland but the Warriors got robbed.

  • @radioactivehands
    @radioactivehands 4 роки тому

    Richard Jefferson is soo cool. A great veteran to have on any champion team.

  • @yoaiin4189
    @yoaiin4189 4 роки тому +77

    bro the Cavs got in the Warriors Heads in the Finals.....

    • @vegetaking1272
      @vegetaking1272 3 роки тому

      @Menkir Dennis I respect u buddy! U keep it real & 💯 that’s what’s up my friend real talk! Stay safe & god bless👍Peace out!✌️

  • @IamGettis
    @IamGettis 3 роки тому +1

    This interview made me understand rj much more and gained much more respect for what they went thru

  • @taimoorkhan5895
    @taimoorkhan5895 4 роки тому +76

    I miss kyrie playing with bron. His career been downhill ever since he left. Obviously injuries played a huge part

    • @alvinmoneyberg887
      @alvinmoneyberg887 4 роки тому +1

      Well he's with Durant now so.....we'll see.

    • @4536mrhe
      @4536mrhe 4 роки тому +1

      Kyrie is with Durant now, so he’s in a good position to succeed at the moment

    • @eliclutch8806
      @eliclutch8806 4 роки тому +1

      “Downhill” uhhhhh his play hasn’t gone downhill at all

    • @PoochieCollins
      @PoochieCollins 4 роки тому

      @@eliclutch8806 : it's mostly thought now that despite his play that he brings his teammates down.

    • @haseebdawar4760
      @haseebdawar4760 4 роки тому

      @@alvinmoneyberg887 thats not gonna help because yes kyrie is a great scorer and a good passer but isnt a natural facilitator thats why hea so good with lebron because leberon is a natural passer and lets kyrie play his game comfortably

  • @Apasstrife
    @Apasstrife 4 роки тому +1

    this is a great interview and RJ is so articulate. He´s probably my favorite player-analist right now.

  • @MrAlvarez23
    @MrAlvarez23 4 роки тому +3

    That's so true about JR, he has the toughest job,

  • @mattr3708
    @mattr3708 4 роки тому +1

    Richard Jefferson's articulation is A+. Great Interview

  • @mtkc
    @mtkc 4 роки тому +172

    and then the snake ruined everything. Nobody respects those rings.

    • @Titancarreon
      @Titancarreon 4 роки тому +5

      I agree to your second point. but on your first point is total rubbish.
      how did someone ruin someone's career when he, who claims that he is the best basketball player on the planet, was playing on a stacked team???!?

    • @TheRaidernation33
      @TheRaidernation33 4 роки тому +6

      Titan exactly right take on the challenge look at the Mavs in 2011 the Heat were favorited had more talent but the Mavs weren’t afraid they took them on beat them. No real competitor goes into a game or season believing they will lose. That’s the problem with these weak minded players and young people today.

    • @mtkc
      @mtkc 4 роки тому +7

      all of you are idiots. When did I ever mention Lebron? I'm talking about the snake ruining the competition in the NBA. No other team from the West got a chance to go to the finals? I would have loved to see OKC or maybe the Rockets in the finals against anyone from the East, not my fault Lebron just propels any team to the finals? Your hate for the man is unreal jeez.

    • @Titancarreon
      @Titancarreon 4 роки тому +3

      @@mtkc NO OTHER TEAM FROM THE EAST GOT A CHANCE TO GO TO THE FINALS IDIOT! SINCE LEBRON JOINED A STACKED TEAM IN MIAMI, OH BUT I GUESS HE DIDNT'T RUIN NBA RIGHT?? I WOULD LOVE TO SEE DERICK ROSE OR PAUL GEORGE OR DEROZAN FROM RAPTORS TO GO AGAINST ANYONE FROM EAST BUT IT DIDN'T BECAUSE LEBRON RUINED EAST JOINING A BUNCH OF ELITE HOF.

    • @ErK1oneZ
      @ErK1oneZ 4 роки тому +2

      Mingma Tenzing K.C I think if the cavs would have picked up one more star they could have even it out ppl forget that this was a cheat move becuz the warriors never traded with okc for Kevin Durant he literally dropped himself into a system with high level chemistry nobody left nobody had to change anything that’s what made things hard

  • @robertbialosky1907
    @robertbialosky1907 4 роки тому +4

    36 year old RJ - 2016 NBA Finals Monster Impact: 26, 33, 25, 15, 32, 26 minutes games 2-7. 6 games & over 26 minutes per night!

    • @lakernation26
      @lakernation26 4 роки тому

      Robert Bialosky RJ was more useful than Kevin love in that series bro

  • @TakingFlightSports
    @TakingFlightSports 4 роки тому +8

    STILL FEEL NOSTALGIA WHEN WATCHING THE CAVS WIN

  • @DesmondErvin
    @DesmondErvin 2 роки тому

    Just now saw this. Amazing video just to show how great the cavs and warriors team from Richards perspective

  • @lukewilliam3601
    @lukewilliam3601 4 роки тому +71

    This is the only finals in the past 5 years that actually mattered - 2 great (evenly matched) teams at full strength. The year before, no Irving or Love, the year after had Durant. This one was for all the marbles in my opinion.

    • @MrAlvarez23
      @MrAlvarez23 4 роки тому +7

      Lmao. Imagine in 2015 if at least Irving was healthy, they would won also. But they wau they won it was even better. Comeback after 3-1 that's tough to do.
      P.S STAY SAFE EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD 🙏🙏

    • @luckyme436
      @luckyme436 4 роки тому +8

      Even then you can't say they were at full strength when Draymond got suspended for a pivotal game 5, the same game Andrew Bogut went down with his knee injury, but it was the closest at full strength for sure until KD joining made it one sided

    • @JayStonez84
      @JayStonez84 4 роки тому +4

      Gsw were not even close to full strength stop it bro

    • @terrellmartin342
      @terrellmartin342 4 роки тому +4

      @@JayStonez84 bro stop it what curry was hurt ? What bogut got hurt but if somebody like bogut on LeBron team lilke thisten Thompson got hurt that wouldn't had matter

    • @johnalba4406
      @johnalba4406 4 роки тому

      Lucky Me bogut played 15 mins death line etc

  • @KODAKJACK47
    @KODAKJACK47 4 роки тому

    i could literally watch RJ speak all day. He is so insightful and well spoken. DO MORE INTERVIEWS WITH HIM!

  • @tylergrant5328
    @tylergrant5328 4 роки тому +39

    6:21 he is a mamba disciple + the same bad teammate narrative kobe wore in the league, kyrie currently wears ..

    • @IsaiahKJ
      @IsaiahKJ 4 роки тому +6

      Desolater010 child bye

    • @nate8604
      @nate8604 4 роки тому

      +CeeRez100 you read that wrong. That narrative fits both players perfectly, and players have said as much. It’s quite obvious when you realize the history both dudes have when they’ve threw teammates under the bus on occasion.

    • @BaronVonBielski
      @BaronVonBielski 4 роки тому

      Kobe LOST son I mean if you think kyrie was or will ever be anywhere near Kobe’s level you’re brain dead. Or you’re the child that hasn’t been alive alive long enough to know. Kyrie isn’t even a top ten point guard all time. Kobe is in EVERYONES top ten list for ANY player.

  • @ARNEZZJ
    @ARNEZZJ 3 роки тому

    Being a cavs fan . 2016 was a year deeper then jus basketball . Literally was inspirational bro

  • @farrellcityking1
    @farrellcityking1 4 роки тому +5

    Greatest title in sports history.

  • @NspNuhSympathyRebel
    @NspNuhSympathyRebel 3 роки тому

    Richard Jefferson he's great

  • @90sBasketballBios
    @90sBasketballBios 4 роки тому +119

    To anyone scrolling the comments today just remember you are beautiful and awesome. Have an Amazing day! Thanks for the great video....

  • @TVBCStudios
    @TVBCStudios 4 роки тому +2

    RJ definitely has a gift of articulation. He has a way of putting things into perspective clearly. He would be a great play-by-play commentator..similar to Tony Romo.

  • @edwardmontero4138
    @edwardmontero4138 4 роки тому +16

    I LOVE THIS SERIES! BECAUSE I TOLD PEOPLE THAT THE CAVALIERS WOULD WIN THE SERIES. AND ALSO BECAUSE THEY LOST THE YEAR EARLIER. THIS WAS PAYBACK AND I LOVE IT.

  • @ryancallsin
    @ryancallsin 4 роки тому +2

    Always cool to hear Rich break it down. He keeps it 110%

  • @juan_and_only_1
    @juan_and_only_1 4 роки тому +72

    If Kyrie and Kevin Love wouldn't have got hurt that 1st go around, the Cavs would won that finals.

    • @qthegreat5278
      @qthegreat5278 4 роки тому +13

      NOBODY talks about that

    • @smileybone3010
      @smileybone3010 4 роки тому +2

      #2 option Dellavedova! I'll never forget that scrapheap team taking them to 6. I met Kelly Olynyk once and clowned him in front of all of his teammates for what he did to Kev.

    • @FinancialCharles
      @FinancialCharles 4 роки тому

      @@smileybone3010 what did he say when u were clowning him?

    • @smileybone3010
      @smileybone3010 4 роки тому +4

      @@FinancialCharles I worked in hospitality in Cleveland and about ten of the Celtics were with me and we were shaking hands and everything and when I got to Olynyk I acted like my shoulder came out and then said people don't forget. The guys laughed like crazy, but he did NOT enjoy it.

    • @quechyancummings8070
      @quechyancummings8070 4 роки тому +1

      Juan & Only The Cavs went 7 games and it took back to back 40pts games from Bron and Kyrie for the Cavs to win within the last 3 minutes but you are so sure they would have beat the Warriors the previous year. Thats not logical sense, it would be different if the Cavs won in 5 maybe 6.

  • @romariozizolli6685
    @romariozizolli6685 4 роки тому

    Richard Jefferson performance in that finals was amazing, was such a great glue guy in that series!

  • @munezbuckets830
    @munezbuckets830 4 роки тому +38

    Omar asks the weirdest question man. "When did you ask LeBron how he made that block" like bro thinks Richard Jefferson is a groupie like him

  • @slickrgl
    @slickrgl 4 роки тому

    Love it! Awesome interview. RJ my man, I remember using new jersey nets in 2k and his dunk rating was so high it's automatic 2 points in the painted area. This is just so refreshing amidst the lockdown. thanks ESPN.

  • @ytkingoffun2129
    @ytkingoffun2129 4 роки тому +6

    2015 and 2016 nba finals was an interesting chapters🙂

  • @FreeBlackConservative6859
    @FreeBlackConservative6859 3 роки тому +1

    This was the single greatest game I've ever seen

  • @ccalexander1924
    @ccalexander1924 4 роки тому +20

    I miss the entire 2016 cavs team

  • @KenJohnico
    @KenJohnico 4 роки тому +1

    GReat interview! I can't believe I went through the entire video, but that series was the best series I ever seen, even that I'm still salty for the loss they well deserved to win.

  • @gezza7718
    @gezza7718 4 роки тому +8

    How good was this??? Love the inside down low from players who were in the key moments. So much better than listening to Skip, SAS, Max etc. guess and speculate.

  • @happybaak
    @happybaak 3 роки тому

    Came back here again to cheer up myself. RJ is the best story teller and very funny. I am enjoying the ride. I wish this doesn't end 😆

  • @jmessenger4777
    @jmessenger4777 4 роки тому +145

    Richard Johnson? 😂 lol someone just got fired 😂

    • @MoCa5545
      @MoCa5545 4 роки тому +9

      The places where the "breakouts" are worse for coronavirus are the places where 5g towers already exists. Like New York Italy and Wuhan China. PLEASE look up the side affects and dangers of 5g technology. 5g needs to be BANNED.

    • @hassu2149
      @hassu2149 4 роки тому

      @@MoCa5545 What about Spain and Iran?

    • @paularkins10
      @paularkins10 4 роки тому +19

      ^^^^^ What has Coronavirus got to do with Richard Johnson?😂

    • @jmessenger4777
      @jmessenger4777 4 роки тому +2

      Paul Arkins that’s what I was saying bro

    • @paularkins10
      @paularkins10 4 роки тому +2

      @@jmessenger4777 i got a laugh out of your post then two nutjobs comment about corona😂😂😂

  • @David-ln6im
    @David-ln6im 4 роки тому

    Omar a natural interviewer. Amazing HoH story. Richard a class act. Nice interview.

  • @H1GHD3FF
    @H1GHD3FF 4 роки тому +6

    13 dribbles and gets 60 points. I still cant believe that

  • @paulgeorge9401
    @paulgeorge9401 4 роки тому +1

    Richard such a good guy

  • @OfficialJPryde
    @OfficialJPryde 4 роки тому +41

    We all talk about Draymond's suspension changing the series, but really in was Andrew Bogut fracturing his leg after game 4. That opened up the lane for Kyrie and Lebron without a proper rim-protector.

    • @ramonanzures9780
      @ramonanzures9780 4 роки тому +3

      Green said hes the greatest defender why didnt he stop it?

    • @peterblue6072
      @peterblue6072 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah they don't want to talk about that. & Curry being ejected game 6. That was the most manipulated series I've ever seen.

    • @Timquan.
      @Timquan. 4 роки тому +4

      Bogut was not as valuable as people pretend. he was never part of that doomsday line up they had

    • @ramonanzures9780
      @ramonanzures9780 4 роки тому +9

      @@peterblue6072 curry fouled out thats his fault

    • @Raystonebooks
      @Raystonebooks 4 роки тому +2

      You're right. I forgot about Bogut. Still, at home with Draymond in game 5, it would have been over IMO.

  • @flor-amadojrcabatan6509
    @flor-amadojrcabatan6509 4 роки тому +1

    What a coincidence! I started rewatching this whole series this week. And now this vid came up

  • @tavionallen2358
    @tavionallen2358 4 роки тому +6

    “As we see Livingston dunk on me” 🤣🤣😂😂🤣 4:25

    • @PoochieCollins
      @PoochieCollins 4 роки тому

      Livingston used the monster pick JR set on Kyrie.

  • @ShadFer
    @ShadFer 4 роки тому +1

    No lie, y'all gotta give Draymond a lotta credit for the speed he used here at 30:14 to get the hard foul here immediately after trying to defend against Kyrie. I know this bout the Cavs, but that's a small move that's pretty elite right there.

  • @tarrenceconyers6548
    @tarrenceconyers6548 4 роки тому +37

    When LeBron became the GOAT

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 4 роки тому +1

      With 2017 and 2018 to add up even more (let's see even now with the 2020 Lakers in year 17)

  • @Bloodhound_Dogg
    @Bloodhound_Dogg 4 роки тому +1

    MAN kyrie was a BEAST!!!!!!!...this man wrote ARTWORK!! during that game !!! AN ARTIST IN MOTION!! HANDS DOWN!!