J.R. Smith
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks controls the rebound as the buzzer sounds against Mario Chalmers #15 of the Miami Heat after Dwyane Wade of the Heat must a potential game tying field goal on the final possession in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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All you can say about us is that we keep battling ... I used to go to games to watch my brother (NBA star J.R. Smith) and was in awe of him and of (former Cardinal) Taquan Dean when they played. Taquan came down here and went to a Final Four. I wanted that so bad, for all these guys and for Coach P.
The NBA fined Derrick Rose the same amount — $25,000 — for knocking the refs as it did J.R. Smith for tweeting a nude photo of one of his female friends
I don't know about the whole 'Linsanity' thing, but he's a good point guard in a great system, if I could put it like that. He should be able to get numbers, should be able to get assists with Amare, with Melo, Landry Fields, J.R. Smith and all those guys. If any point guard goes there, they all should be able to get numbers. But, I mean, he's a good player.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Knicks show grit, but can't sustain it
outscored the Knicks 29-14. He finished with 32 points (and eight turnovers).The Knicks shot 31.9 percent from the field. J.R. Smith had as rough a night as Anthony, shooting 5-for-18. It was an embarrassing, dispiriting turn after what had come earlier.After Read more »
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Knicks go ahead by 43 before routing Wizards
the fourth quarter as they held the Wizards without a field goal for a span of 12:19 spanning the third and fourth quarters. J.R. Smith (23 points) and Steve Novak totaled 41 points off the bench, and Anthony and Baron Davis -- who turned 33 Friday -- joined Read more »
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Knicks hold off Bucks
Monta Ellis ' three with 1:45 left. Anthony answered with a jump shot that tied it.After Luc Mbah a Moute scored inside, J.R. Smith put the Knicks up 108-107 with a three-pointer with 1:04 to go. The Bucks missed three times on their next trip and the Knicks Read more »
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Knicks bullied on boards, beaten by Bulls
that's got to be played on our behalf to secure a spot." Carmelo Anthony finished with 29 points and 11-for-19 shooting. J.R. Smith scored 14 off the bench. Iman Shumpert had 12 points and Tyson Chandler 10 points and 15 rebounds.But the Knicks were dominated Read more »
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Woodson urges J.R. Smith to keep composure
The next night, Smith scored 20 in a win over the Cavaliers. He shot 3-for-11 and had 11 points against the Pacers when Smith and the Knicks melted down in the fourth quarter.They blew a 17-point lead and Smith was thrown out for throwing Leandro Barbosa to Read more »
Around the web
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Rihanna rumors link singer to NBA player J.R. Smith, rapper Drake
on whom you believe, pop star Rihanna is either possibly seeing NBA player J.R. Smith, maybe rekindling a romance with rapper Drake or probably just staying single. After a weekend in Miami, rumors surfaced that Rihanna had been cozying up to Smith, a New 5/31/12 from Los Angeles Times Read more »
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Rihanna Gets 'Hot and Heavy' With Drake, J.R. Smith in One Night
instance, the Miami Herald reports the pop star was at local club Liv, and joining her Sunday night was New York Knicks player J.R. Smith. According to the New York Daily News, RiRi was "definitely hanging out" with the NBA star, and the paper claims these 5/31/12 from Dose Canada Read more »
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J.R. Smith rode bikes with fans at 2 a.m. last night
Smith is often the most frustrating player in the league to watch, but just as often, he is the most entertaining player to follow on the social media website twitter.com. To wit: How many people want to ride bikes with me at 2am instagraming pix? I’ll be 5/31/12 from The Basketball Jones Read more »
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Is Rihanna with JR Smith?
$25K for Tweeting a photo of rear-end model Tahiry Jones’ major asset while she was watching TV in his Milwaukee hotel room. Smith was at least repentant, saying later: “I didn’t know it was going to be as big deal as it is now. I just have to be smarter in from Miami Herald Read more »
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Rihanna Has A New Bad Boy In Her Life
South Beach over Memorial Day weekend with NEW boyfriend J.R. Smith of the New York Knicks. That’s right…New Boyfriend! Mr.Smith has a bit of a reputation for getting in trouble with the law…wonder how long this relationship is going to last. According to from KSFM Radio Read more »