Emotional J.R. Smith pays tribute to parents after championship win
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J.R. Smith's career has seen its share of peaks and valleys, but the Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter could always lean on his parents when needed, something that wasn't lost on him as he soaked in the moment of becoming a champion.
It made for one emotional, heartfelt couple of minutes at the podium, with his father looking on from inside the room.
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