Stephen A Smith says Cavaliers need LeBron James to ‘save the day’

Cleveland Cavaliers lost 3-0 to New York Knicks after Game 3 on Saturday.

Since the Knicks’ comeback victory in Game 1, New York appeared to be taking the piss out of Cleveland. The Knicks pulled away from the Cavaliers late in Game 3 and went on to win 121-108. One more win and the Knicks will advance to the NBA Finals.

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Stephen A. Smith, ESPN personality and an unabashed Knicks fan, criticized the Cavaliers’ play and said the team should bring LeBron James back to the team.

“This is a disgraceful late-game effort by the @cavs. I hate to say it because I’m a @nyknicks fan, but it’s the truth: when you see this team fall apart like it just did, it needs someone who cares a little more. It needs someone who can proudly hold themselves accountable to Cleveland.”

“Yes…..I say that…….they need @KingJames to come home to save the day…..if THIS group is going to bring a championship to Cleveland. Seriously!!!!

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet during the second half of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 24, 2027 in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

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After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, speculation increased about whether James would return to Cleveland for at least one more season.

James reportedly “liked” an Instagram post of himself wearing a Cavaliers jersey, further raising the possibility of one last dance in Cleveland.

For now, James is undecided about his future in basketball, but he has announced plans to spend time with his family before making any decisions.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson shouts from the sideline during the second half of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks on May 24, 2027 in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

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“Honestly, right now, like tonight, I don’t know what the future holds for me,” James said on May 11. “I’ve got a lot of time now. I think I said that after the loss to Minnesota last year. I’ll go back and re-adjust with my family, talk to them and spend some time with them, and then of course when the time comes you’ll know what I’ve decided to do.”

Fox News’ Chantz Martin contributed to this report.