Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has been giving the media hilarious quotes for years.

While Cleveland seeks its first-ever NBA championship (and despite a 2-0 series deficit), now felt like an appropriate time to reflect on some of the best ones.

Smith's thoughtful perspective on finances:

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Here's Smith with some solid social media advice that future players will likely thank him for:

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On LeBron James' much talked about hairline:

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On how to address a security guard when walking into an arena before game time:

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What a way to make an entrance.

Smith was once asked if he showered before every game. His answer: of course he does. His reasoning? Pure gold:

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As a New York Knick, Smith had a reputation for staying out late in the Big Apple. After being traded to Cleveland, he discussed not being distracted by partying in his new city:

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Us mere mortals may freeze in clutch moments, but J.R. Smith? J.R. Smith is not one of us:

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And he will shoot. Of course he will shoot, Smith says he prefers a hand in his face when he does it, too:

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And lastly, likely the best basketball metaphor Smith gave for not letting people score on you: