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J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith will best be known as an eccentric individual whose penchant for bad on-court decision-making cost his team a Finals Game, but he was still a coveted role player for years who won two NBA Championships; Cleveland in 2016 and Los Angeles in 2020.

Smith’s individual highlights include finishing in the top ten four times in 3-Point Field Goals, winning the 2013 Sixth Man of the Year, and earning three consecutive Rookie of the Month Awards in 2005.  He won’t make the Hall, but he is more famous than many who did.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Freehold, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2024
  • Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward
  • Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 18th Overall in 2004
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012-13)
    NBA Championships (2) (Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 & Los Angeles Lakers 2020)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (1) (2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (4) (2008-09, 2009-10, 2013-14 & 2015-16)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (3) (2008-09, 2009-10 & 2015-16)

  • Notable All-time Rankings:

    17. 3-Point Field Goals: 1,930
    17. 3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 5,178

Should J.R. Smith be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 20%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 40%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10%
No opinion. - 10%
No way! - 20%
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