Ty Jerome could only watch. Angrily. Vexingly. Miserably. It was about a year ago when Jerome, still recovering from reconstructive ankle surgery that stole his first season with the Cavs, had to suffer from afar while teammates looked mostly discombobulated on offense for 12 straight playoff games until an unceremonious exit in the conference semifinals.

Jerome was Star 1A in Cleveland’s 121-100 win over Miami in Game 1, scoring 28 points in his playoff debut — and letting everyone know.

Cavs guard Ty Jerome was snubbed for Sixth Man of the Year, but the team’s focus is locked on a much bigger goal this postseason.