![]() In the end, all 10 players were ejected from the game with seven receiving severe fines and suspensions. The Brawl made its way into the stands and calmed down for a few seconds before breaking out again midcourt. Just five months later, he would become notorious as a central figure in the infamous 2006 Nyx Nuggets Brawl. would be traded to the Chicago Bulls before his bags were packed, he’d be it again this time to the Denver Nuggets. The team spent part of their season in Oklahoma City. In his second season, things went pretty downhill for Smith, his stats dropped to 7.7 points per game 2 rebounds and 1.1 assists. was invited to participate in the 2005 sprite rising star Slam Dunk contest. He averaged 10.3 points 2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game and while the team didn’t qualify for the playoffs, J. In his first season with the Hornets, he was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times in a row. was selected by the New Orleans Hornets where he was one of nine players drafted straight out of high school that year. Smith also has another daughter from his previous relationship. His youngest daughter Dakota was born extremely prematurely in January 2017. married Jewel Harris and together they have three daughters, Demi, Dakota, and Peyton Smith. Once his first brother entered the pitcher, the two would practice plays together. He learned to do pushups to improve both his strength and his jump shot form. By the time he was three years old, the boy could sink free throws on the regular. He shared a crib with basketball and toy hoops which were placed in every corner of the house. always knew that he wanted to be a basketball player since his childhood. But in April of 2004, his plans would change, he participated in the McDonald’s All-American Game scoring 25 points and being named co-MVP with young Dwight Howard.Īfter that stellar performance, Smith decided to skip right past college and declared himself eligible for the 2004 NBA Draft.Īpart from that, J. While attending Lakewood High School, he played two successful seasons for them but it didn’t last long as he went to Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School where he again started playing basketball.Īt that time, Smith also developed an interest in other sports and he began playing football, and baseball, before finally returning to basketball. He finally enrolled at Lakewood High School where he came up as a part of the basketball team. ![]() In 1999, he completed his graduated from Millstone Middle School and then went to Steinert High School and McCorristin Catholic High School. attended different schools while growing up. ![]() His younger brother Chris Smith is also a professional basketball player who follows the footsteps of J. He has two brothers Chris and Dimitrius Smith and a sister named Stephanie Smith. was an impressive shooter himself and his mother’s name is Ida Smith. He grew up in a tight-knit sports-loving family and once in an interview with ESPN, he credited his parents for much of his success. His real name is Earl Joseph Smith III, better known by his stage name J. Smith was born on the 9th of September 1985, in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, but he came up in Lakewood a small blue-collar town in central Jersey. It's also worth noting that Smith's HOF probability sits at zero percent, according to Basketball Reference.J.R. Smith hoisted the Larry O'Brien trophy following a 2016 series against the Golden State Warriors that saw superstar Stephen Curry fight through a knee injury and Draymond Green set back by a suspension. Behind a Big Three of LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving, the Cavs have made three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. Smith has been a little more fortunate in those departments since joining Cleveland in 2015. ![]() The 38-year-old, who made seven All-Star appearances and claimed two scoring titles but was hampered by a multitude injuries throughout his career, said it takes a "great team and some luck" to win it all and bemoaned never experiencing those things in perfect harmony. McGrady didn't actually say winning wasn't important to him. If I was on his team we fighting idc if we don't play no more. So you played for the Hall an not to win. The 31-year-old swingman added he's not worried about the Hall, and is instead focused on winning. FACTS!! People who did nothing make the hall!! If it was like MLB ok but Basketball hall a fame you can build a park an get in!! - JR Smith July 31, 2017 ![]()
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