JR Smith: The Remainder of the Tim Duncan Era Hangs in Limbo

[Spurtacus]

Learn from Maggette. Move on. Azubuike should be our target.

[TJastal]

Agreed here. Azubuike > JR Rider .. err JR Smith

[ElNono]

does jr really have a ty at ude?
he had problems in the past but last year melo had the problems on that team not jr

Exactly How JR Smith Tears the Club Up
Posted Oct 25th 2007 12:55PM by Bethlehem Shoals
Filed under: Nuggets, Western, NBA Police Blotter, Denver, The Word

I know I promised yesterday that there would be no more J.R. Smith coverage. But we've got some lurid details that make the whole story a little more fun. Or depressing. Or indicative of the decline of Western civilization.

From the Rocky Mountain News:

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith ran afoul of the law by pouring champagne on a woman at a nightclub, then briefly apologizing before spitting on her, shoving her and tearing her dress, court records show.

[...] The woman called police, who arrived to find her in the torn dress. She had no other apparent injuries, the report said ... Smith, 22, then told the officer "he was very (drunk and) doesn't remember everything" that happened at the club, according to the officer's notes on the summons.

That's awful, and reprehensible ... and kind of funny. I like that he apologized, and then started spitting and shoving. If he'd said sorry and walked away, then we'd be celebrating him like he was Shawne Merriman. Among the many things Smith needs to figure out--and fast--is that pro athletes can't really get trashed and wile out like ordinary dudes. It might be a double standard, but it's the kind of wisdom his very career's depending on.

LINK

[Spurtacus]

Exactly How JR Smith Tears the Club Up
Posted Oct 25th 2007 12:55PM by Bethlehem Shoals
Filed under: Nuggets, Western, NBA Police Blotter, Denver, The Word

I know I promised yesterday that there would be no more J.R. Smith coverage. But we've got some lurid details that make the whole story a little more fun. Or depressing. Or indicative of the decline of Western civilization.

From the Rocky Mountain News:

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith ran afoul of the law by pouring champagne on a woman at a nightclub, then briefly apologizing before spitting on her, shoving her and tearing her dress, court records show.
[...] The woman called police, who arrived to find her in the torn dress. She had no other apparent injuries, the report said ... Smith, 22, then told the officer "he was very (drunk and) doesn't remember everything" that happened at the club, according to the officer's notes on the summons.

That's awful, and reprehensible ... and kind of funny. I like that he apologized, and then started spitting and shoving. If he'd said sorry and walked away, then we'd be celebrating him like he was Shawne Merriman. Among the many things Smith needs to figure out--and fast--is that pro athletes can't really get trashed and wile out like ordinary dudes. It might be a double standard, but it's the kind of wisdom his very career's depending on.

LINK

[ducks]

if he was in a playoff hunt he would not have time to be drunk
he would be fine away from george karl

[TJastal]

JR Smith is 10 times the player Azubuike is, he has a skill set that even if Azubuike worked his ass of for 10 years could never achieve. Buike is a hard worker but does not solve our need for scoring and/or defense at the 2/3 position.

Please go research who Kelenna Azubuike is, at least go watch some clips and interviews of this guy on youtube, there's even one clip of him soundly rejecting none other than JR Smith at the top of the rim.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1muMt3Q-k

This guy has at least equal talent to Smith and his at ude and personality are 100% better.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nuggets
By Chris Tomasson, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Originally published 12:44 p.m., July 9, 2008
Updated 12:44 p.m., July 9, 2008

Garrett Ellwood / Nbae/Getty Images

Anthony Carter said he will sign his new contract with Denver on Wednesday or Thursday.
The free-agent point guard told the Rocky Mountain News on Wednesday he will sign a one-year deal for the NBA minimum of $1.26 million. Carter said he will either sign his contract Wednesday or Thursday when he goes to Las Vegas to do some work with the Nuggets’ summer league team.

“I like Denver,’’ Carter said. “It’s somewhere I’m comfortable with. I just think that we have a chance to do some good things in the playoffs.’’

Carter had sought a multi-year contract, but was told by the luxury-tax strapped Nuggets last weekend that he wouldn’t be offered that. Carter said his agent, Bill Duffy, told him that New York looked willing to offer a contract, possibly one worth $1.9 million for next season, but Carter said he wanted to stay in Denver.

“I wanted a multi-year contract, but you’ve got to look at the situation here,’’ said Carter, who made his final decision this morning. “I’m happy in Denver. I’m ready to work my butt off.’’

Carter became the starting point guard last season when Chucky Atkins got injured, and surprisingly averaged 7.8 points and 5.5 assists. Atkins has vowed to be this season’s starter.

“I’m coming in looking to start,’’ said Carter, 33, a nine-year veteran. “But it’s going to be a battle. Having both of us will give us lot of firepower.’’

TWednesday is the first day that free agents can sign contracts.


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[tav1]

It's not funny; it's because of things like this that he won't be a Spur. This is the first time I've read this account, and my guess is that he's not on the radar. Pop and Duncan aren't gonna suffer fools. I'd far prefer Artest.

At this point, Smith is the most talented guy available and a great fit for the offense, but reading this makes me hope for a combination of Delfino and Azubuike.

Parker/Hill/Vaughn
Azubuike/Ginobli/Delfino
Bowen/Udoka/Hairston
Duncan/Mahinmi/Bonner
Oberto/Thomas
Gist/Horry

I'd take that. And if healthy, they could win a championship. The draw back is 5 new guys to the system, three of which are rookies. But you have to bite that bullet sometime.

[ElNono]

It's not funny; it's because of things like this that he won't be a Spur. This is the first time I've read this account, and my guess is that he's not on the radar. Pop and Duncan aren't gonna suffer fools. I'd far prefer Artest.

This is what I meant when I said I would be surprised if the FO is looking at this guy. He definitely has character issues, and the Spurs have historically stayed away from guys like him. I'm sure Pop would rather put his money somewhere else (like Posey)

[AFBlue]

Spurs sign Mason....JR Smith out the window.

[duncan228]

I didn't see this anywhere, sorry if it's a double post.
And it's Hoopsworld, so take it for what it's worth.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9420

Free Agent Watch: Day 9
By: Preetom Bhattacharya

Spurs and J.R.: The San Antonio Spurs have plenty of interest in J.R. Smith, the restricted free agent guard of the Denver Nuggets. Smith's athleticism and ability to shoot the three-pointer are particularly valuable to a Spurs franchise that is looking to infuse some youth to an aging roster. The Spurs heavily pursued Corey Maggette with the hopes of acquiring another option on the wing and are expected to now shift their attention to Smith, who they tried to acquire for Brent Barry at the 2006 trade deadline when he was still with the New Orleans Hornets. The question for the Spurs will be whether they can help groom this young man into a consistently productive ball player – he's had his troubles in the past, but so did Stephen Jackson, who the Spurs reeled in and won a championship with. His defense will have to improve under Gregg Popovich as well.

[rj215]

I didn't see this anywhere, sorry if it's a double post.
And it's Hoopsworld, so take it for what it's worth.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9420

Free Agent Watch: Day 9
By: Preetom Bhattacharya

Spurs and J.R.: The San Antonio Spurs have plenty of interest in J.R. Smith, the restricted free agent guard of the Denver Nuggets. Smith's athleticism and ability to shoot the three-pointer are particularly valuable to a Spurs franchise that is looking to infuse some youth to an aging roster. The Spurs heavily pursued Corey Maggette with the hopes of acquiring another option on the wing and are expected to now shift their attention to Smith, who they tried to acquire for Brent Barry at the 2006 trade deadline when he was still with the New Orleans Hornets. The question for the Spurs will be whether they can help groom this young man into a consistently productive ball player – he's had his troubles in the past, but so did Stephen Jackson, who the Spurs reeled in and won a championship with. His defense will have to improve under Gregg Popovich as well.

unless it's a sign and trade (unlikely) we (probably) got no shot at JR....

[duncan228]

http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/n...tonio_fad.html

San Antonio fades as possible J.R. Smith landing spot
By Chris Tomasson

When free agent Corey Maggette spurned the Spurs, it appeared to be good news for J.R. Smith. There was talk San Antonio might turn to the Nuggets restricted free-agent guard as a backup plan.

But the Spurs, after Maggette bolted to Golden State, instead decided on a sure thing. They agreed to sign Washington unrestricted free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. to a two-year, $7.5 million contract.

So Smith continues to wait.

One wonders if it will be a long wait for Smith. The luxury-tax strapped Nuggets don't figure to swoop in with a big deal for Smith, and he remains a risk for teams to sign.
The initial risk is that the Nuggets would match any reasonable offer, meaning a team would have to overpay Smith. And does a team really want to overpay for a player whose career has been marked by erratic incidents on and off the court, although Smith was a solid citizen while playing well at the end of last season?

Smith could end up an ideal candidate to take the one-year qualifying offer of $3.04 million and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. He could have an extra year to show he has matured, and, without being a restricted free agent, might find better offers.

In addition, the Nuggets next summer might be more willing to give Smith a bigger deal. Allen Iverson's $20.84 million contract comes off the books, and, if Iverson doesn't return, or re-signs for much less, Denver's luxury-tax situation won't be as bad.
But don't expect Smith to announce he's returning for the qualifying offer any time soon. If it happens, it most likely would be a September decision.