JR Smith is a fan favorite at Oracle Arena after his infamous blunder that helped the Warriors take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Ahead of Sunday's Game 2, the Cavaliers guard received a standing ovation during player introductions:
Warriors fans give JR smith a Standing Ovation during intros 😂😂💀 pic.twitter.com/ZbUKRI1icT
— THE UNCONTESTED (@theuncontest) June 4, 2018
Later in the game, Golden State fans chanted "M-V-P" while Smith was at the free throw line:
JR Smith is receiving MVP chants in Oakland. pic.twitter.com/M6y4VXwxPi
— ESPN (@espn) June 4, 2018
WATCH: Smith gets standing ovation at Oracle Arena
Following the loss, Smith was asked if the attention bothered him.
"I appreciate it." - JR Smith on Warriors fans heckling him #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/sJMBKQp8Tj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 4, 2018
"Nah," Smith said. "I'm always a person who the fans like to talk to, or heckle, whatever. I like it. I'd rather them do that, than not acknowledge me at all. I appreciate it."