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LeBron James got fed up with Cleveland’s tight, sleeved uniforms and ripped his to shreds – then set about doing the same to the Knicks as he scored 23 points.
Mo Williams scored 22 and the Cavaliers won their fourth straight, 96-86.
James, who earlier this week became the youngest player in league history to reach 25,000 points, had an off-night from the field, going just 9 of 23.


But after busting out of his shirt Incredible Hulk he capped a 12-4 spurt with a 3-pointer – just his second this season – to give Cleveland an 87-79 lead with 4:01 remaining. Later, he blasted down the lane and thundered home his dunk off a great look from Williams.
The four-time MVP, who has complained in the past that the retro-looking tops are too tight for his arms and shoulders, tore the sleeves open midway through a 4-of-11 shooting performance in the opening 24 minutes.
The Cavs were wearing the black, body-hugging uniforms for the first time.
James has never liked the sleeved jerseys, introduced by the NBA as an alternate look two seasons ago. Following a loss to San Antonio in 2014 when he was with Miami, James said the uniforms restricted his arms and shoulders, making it difficult to shoot.
 
 


WATCH: You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry - LeBron James tears shirt up in a bid to get shooting on target

LeBron got fed up with the controversial jersey. Photo: AP

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