2012 Free Agent: JR Smith

[Bruno]

http://www.nba.com/media/act_jr_smith.jpg
Born: Sep 9, 1985
Height: 6-6 / 1.98
Weight: 220 lbs. / 99.8 kg.
Prior to NBA / Country:
St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, NJ) / USA
Years Pro: 7

Info (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jr_smith/career_stats.html)

$2.44M PO.

[DPG21920]

Well if you are keeping in line with adding more scoring and athletes, he fits, but damn he still is knucklehead. I am not sure he can play within a system either.

But you start Manu and bring him off the bench? Could be an explosive 6th man if he would accept that role (which isn't happening). Rather have Green IMO.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Wants to cash in and get security. Reportedly intends to re-sign with New York for a larger deal.

[CGD]

This guy is damn talented. I wish he could just put it all together. I wonder what what would have happened to his career if that Brent Barry trade wet down.

[racm]

Don;t like his shot selection, no thanks.

[Russo21]

Man i wish that Barry trade went down. Explosive talent. He'd settle down on this team.

[AussieFanKurt]

oh god no

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Stupid is as stupid does, and he's going to age out of his vertical leap on this next contract. This ship sailed in 2006.

[ace3g]

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley

J.R. Smith has re-signed with the ‪#Knicks‬, league sources tell ESPNNewYork. Smith's deal is for 2 years, $2.8 mil w/player option for 2nd yr

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley

The 2 yr deal, worth $2.8 per year season, will give the ‪#Knicks‬ Smith's early bird rights heading into the 2nd year, Smith's option yr.

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley

In a statement to http://ESPNNewYork.com , Smith said, 'I just felt that, despite my other options, NY is the best situation for me.' (cont'd)

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley

Smith added, 'Coach Woodson showed a lot of faith and trust in me last season, as did Mr. Dolan & the organization.' (cont'd)

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley

Smith added, 'My teammates are great to play with and the NY fans are the best. I can't wait to get started.' ‪#Knicks

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Neal esque

[intlspurshk]

That's a cheap contract 2 X 2.8 million. SPURS should actually bring in this guy for more $

[ElNono]

Spurs only hire :cry feel good stories :cry (and Stephen Jackson)

[Mel_13]

That's a cheap contract 2 X 2.8 million. SPURS should actually bring in this guy for more $

So they should use the MLE on a SG?

Ok.

[racm]

Come on, the Spurs are gonna use the MLE on Tony's buddy.

[BatManu20]

He's officially an NY Knick. He signed for only 2 years, $2.8 million/year. That's a bargain. Novak's getting paid more than him.. He must've really wanted to be a Knick.

[racm]

Well, he's reunited with his old buddy Melo (and Camby) and Woodson likes him to chuck, er, spark the offense.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

He's officially an NY Knick. He signed for only 2 years, $2.8 million/year. That's a bargain. Novak's getting paid more than him.. He must've really wanted to be a Knick.

The second year is a PO, and the Knicks will have Early Bird rights. Methinks this is a wink and nod with a better contract already negotiated for next summer.

[spurspokesman]

Spurs only hire :cry feel good stories :cry (and Stephen Jackson)
Jax is worth his weight in gold when it counts.

[Darkwaters]

The second year is a PO, and the Knicks will have Early Bird rights. Methinks this is a wink and nod with a better contract already negotiated for next summer.

By George I think hes on to something!

Yea, you're absolutely right in that respect. He'll decline his player option and then sign a big dollar multi-year deal afterwards. Thats the plan at least.

Dangerous to do this though...an ACL tear would leave him in a pretty fucked up situation.

[racm]

It astounds me that the Knicks have had a reasonable offseason so far. Sure, they're taking on one too many TOSB, but they're not overpaying!

[K-State Spur]

It astounds me that the Knicks have had a reasonable offseason so far. Sure, they're taking on one too many TOSB, but they're not overpaying!

You mean other than Camby, Kidd, Novak, and Lin (once they match)?