CLEVELAND — Here's hoping JR Smith, the shirtless phenomenon with a heart of gold, has enjoyed his time being celebrated and rewarded with a fat new contract.
If the 2017 NBA Finals end Friday, Tristan Thompson should relish his prominent boyfriend role Sunday night on the season finale of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye should remember those smiles they've had making podcasts, doing yoga and being credited for prominent roles in building championship chemistry.
And Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love better have savored this blissful year of not being scrutinized for their obvious defensive shortcomings.