In a recent interview, LeBron James was asked about new teammate Kyle Korver, who was acquired in a trade with the Hawks. In response, The King laid down a color-coded guideline system to determine which Cavaliers players are allowed to shoot.
LeBron James hilariously categorized all his teammates’ shooting abilities using a stoplight
So there are green lights and ultra green lights and more!
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“First thing I told [Korver] when he walked into the locker room the other day is if you want to fit in shoot the ball every time you get it” James said. “Shoot the ball as soon as it touch your hands. Shoot it. We don’t care.”
Korver, who is already hitting around 41 percent from beyond the arc this season and is a career 43 percent shooter, will fit in marvelously with the crew of Cavs marksmen.
To review:
Ultra Green Light
J.R. Smith, Kevin Love, Kyle Korver, Channing Frye, James Jones
Green Light
Kyrie Irving
Flashing Light
LeBron himself
But what about the lights for the players LeBron didn’t mention? Let’s fill in some blanks.
That construction sign that has “STOP” on one side and “SLOW” on the other
Kay Felder
Jordan McRae
Flashing Yellow
Richard Jefferson
DeAndre Liggins
Yellow
Iman Shumpert
The “ Oh no the light doesn’t work but we have these officers on the scene to help out” light
Tristan Thompson
Those Railroad Crossing lights that flash when a train is coming
Dion Waiters
Norris Cole
Ricky Davis
Joel Anthony.
Remember this guide. Study it. You will need it later on in the season. I promise.
