Summary
JR Smith expressed his emotional reaction to being traded from the Knicks to Cleveland, revealing that he cried when informed by Steve Mills during a workout in Memphis. He recounted a conversation with Iman Shumpert, who was initially skeptical about their chances of winning a championship, but later acknowledged their success once the team became healthy. Smith also shared that Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul recruited him while he was in China, highlighting a pivotal moment when Carmelo Anthony persuaded him to join the Knicks instead of the Lakers or Clippers.
