Stephen A. Smith begs Cavs to sign LeBron James after ‘quitting’ vs. Knicks

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially on life support, and Stephen A. Smith has seen enough. Following the Cavs disheartening 121-108 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the ESPN analyst took to social media to blast the team’s effort. With the Cavaliers now trailing 3-0 in the series, Smith claimed the franchise completely threw in the towel on Saturday night.

“This is a disgraceful late-game show of effort by the @cavs,” Smith posted on X. “Hate to say it, because I’m a @nyknicks fan, but it’s just the truth: when you see this franchise quit like they just did, it needs someone who cares a bit more. Someone proudly accountable to Cleveland.”

Smith’s solution? Bring back the hometown hero, LeBron James.

“Yes…..I’m saying it…….they need @KingJames to return home to save the day…..if THIS group is ever going to bring a title back to Cleveland. Seriously!!!!” Smith urged.

The lopsided defeat certainly justified Smith’s frustration. New York completely dominated the physical battle, shooting an efficient 56% from the field and keeping Cleveland at arm’s length all night. Jalen Brunson cooked the Cavaliers for 30 points and six assists, while Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby put in shifts to secure the win.

Cleveland struggled to find any rhythm, especially from deep, where they shot an abysmal 12-of-41 (29%). While Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points and Evan Mobley fought for 24 points, a costly late-game stretch, plagued by 17 total team turnovers, allowed New York to cruise to victory and extend its postseason winning streak to 10 games.

Now, the Cavaliers face a historic mountain to climb. No team in NBA history has ever recovered from a 3-0 playoff deficit. Unless Cleveland finds a historic spark in Game 4 on Monday, their season will end in a sweep.

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