LeBron James in Disbelief After Former Team Cavaliers Smokes the Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers have come up as major underdogs this season. After a poor performance last season, they are making a serious impact this year. Recently, they ran over the New York Knicks with Ricky Rubio putting on a show. Likewise, LeBron James reacted to the game as he gave his praise to Rubio.

Ricky Rubio is now a league veteran. However, that doesn’t take away from his skill. He proved that in the recent Olympics as he went off for Spain. Now, it looks like he has carried his form right into the regular season as he leads the Cavaliers. Despite coming off the bench, Rubio has put masterclass performances for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (6) talks with Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving (2) during media day the day before Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)

Recently, the Cavaliers took on the hot Knicks. While many kept Knicks as the favorite, Rubio changed the course of the story as he went off. Looking at his former teammate, LeBron James complimented Rubio for his performance.

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LeBron James reacts to Ricky Rubio stealing the show

In the matchup against the Knicks, Cleveland made a major statement. Winning the game 126-105, they were on their best tonight. However, their best weapon for the night was Ricky Rubio. Playing for 31 minutes in the game, Rubio put on an offensive display to guide the Cavaliers to another win.

This fiery performance got the attention of the ‘King’ as he reacted to Rubio going off.

Rubio going INSANE in the garden right now!!!!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 8, 2021

“RICKY RUBIO, HE THE GOAT!” pic.twitter.com/BsfBaBvOSw

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 8, 2021

Rubio was truly at his absolute peak, going off for 37 points along with 8 assists against the New York Knicks. Notably, he was hot from the three point range, making 8 out of his 9 attempts. His playmaking gave a major boost to the Cavs as well as they never went out of the game. While he was sure the best performer, Cleveland had other heroes as well.

Rookie Evan Mobley had one of his best games of the season with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Jarrett Allen continues his impressive run, putting up yet another double double with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Cavaliers did a great job in shutting down Knicks’ Julius Randle and RJ Barrett as they shot a combined 10-30 from the field.

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With the way Ricky Rubio is playing, do you think he has a chance to win Sixth Man of The Year? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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