The commentator had already said this at the time. JR thought he was ahead, so he ran around holding the ball.
He gave an explanation to James on the spot, which can also be seen from the mouth shape. Clues
As a seasoned veteran, it is really inappropriate to make such a stupid mistake. But from the side, it also reflects that JR really wanted to win the game. What he was thinking about was probably the coach's plan to grab rebounds, and he forgot that it was a tie.
On June 9th, the unexpected result was 0: 4 After losing in the Finals (generally winning the championship at home is the best result the team wants, and many observers also predict that the Cavaliers will win 1-2 games), news such as James 3.0 is expected to be overwhelming this offseason. The Cavaliers are facing a severe test of solving the problem. I want to talk about George Hill
George Hill, born in 1986, is now 32 years old. The last free throw in the finals is probably the most regrettable shot in his life. As the league's top point guard, he entered the Finals for the first time at the end of his career. Judging from the state of the series, it has been ups and downs, and it is no longer as stable as it was back then. Unless James stays with the Cavaliers, or takes a pay cut to join a championship-favorite team, otherwise It is estimated that there will be no chance of championship again. As a big-name star who could replace Leonard alone at this age, he is faced with a big choice at this age.
Looking back on this year's playoffs, perhaps no one can think of it. , the Cleveland Cavaliers, who swept the Eastern Conference's No. 1 Raptors in the semifinals, were trailing 0-2 when facing the Celtics, who were missing two All-Star players, in the Eastern Conference finals. James, who had an abnormal performance in the first game, had a luxurious triple-double of 42 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in the second game, but his teammates around him were not very good, including the team's starting point guard George Hill.
In the two games in the Eastern Conference finals, George Hill averaged 30.5 minutes per game, second only to James and Love, but his contribution only averaged 4 points per game. He had 0.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists, and his three-point shooting percentage was only 25. This performance obviously fell far short of the team's expectations for him. After all, among the four new players who joined this season, only Hill can steadily occupy the team's main position. The Cavaliers obviously hope that this experienced veteran can play a more important role in the team's progress.
As the 26th overall pick in the first round of 2008, Hill began his NBA career in San Antonio. It is obviously a blessing to be able to play for the Spurs as a rookie. Both GDP and Popovich have been of great help to Hill's growth. In the 2009-10 season, due to Tony Parker's injury, second-year George Hill got the opportunity to become the Spurs' main point guard. He averaged 12.4 points per game and shot 40 three-pointers.
Of course, George Hill's Spurs career did not last long. On the day of the 2011 draft, the Spurs sent George Hill and got the No. 15 pick Kawhi Leonard selected by the Pacers. In this exchange of "now" and "future", Hill returned to his hometown of Indiana and signed a five-year, $40 million contract with his hometown team after just one season.
While receiving a new contract, George Hill also gained his main position. With the departure of Darren Collison, the 26-year-old Hill became the team's head point guard. It was also this year that Hill reached the Eastern Conference Finals with the Pacers and became one of the important contributors to the team's ability to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. In the first two rounds of the playoffs, Hill averaged 15.6 points per game and was one of the Pacers' most stable scoring points besides Paul George. In the Eastern Conference finals, although he ultimately failed to defeat the Heat led by the Big Three, George Hill still performed well in an average of 40 minutes per game.
In the 2014-15 season, Paul George was reimbursed for the season. Although Hill only played 43 games due to injury, he performed quite well, averaging 16.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. All three statistics were career highs at the time, and he scored his first career triple-double in the game against the Jazz.
In addition, he also scored 29 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists against the Wizards, a highlight performance that was almost a game-winner. Unfortunately, in Hill's best season, the Pacers, who lacked their star player, ended up ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference and missed the playoffs.
At this point, Hill also began his wandering career. In the three seasons from the 2015-16 season to the present, Hill was first sent to the Jazz by the Pacers, and then joined the Kings as a free agent. In the middle of this season, he came to the Cavaliers through a three-party trade. Despite frequently changing teams, Hill's status has remained relatively stable. Even though his ball rights have been greatly reduced since coming to the Cavaliers, he is still able to contribute 9.4 points per game and has become an indispensable part of the team.
It is worth mentioning that this year is the third Eastern Conference finals in George Hill's career. In the first two Eastern Conference finals, Hill lost to James. But this time, George stood by James' side and finally made it out of the Eastern Conference and stood on the stage of the Finals
Look at Hill's performance in the Finals
This data is obviously not good. Worth 20 million, it is expected that the Cavaliers' management will consider it comprehensively. After all, as a 32-year-old veteran, Hill also faces the prospect of being traded again in the off-season.