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Denver Nuggets; JR Smith... I'm concerned
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JR Smith is a better shooter than Ricky Davis.
It's tough to say who is a better defender.
Both can dunk with unbelievable ability.
It's tough to say who is a better defender.
Both can dunk with unbelievable ability.
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JR is a really dumb player and that's what holds him back. I remember going to a Nuggz game last season and I think GK spent the entire game yelling at JRfor dumb decisions he made.
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he's going to give you momentum at times when you need it but more often than not he contributes singled-handedly to getting the team right out of a ballgame.
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My worries are about your grammar and how you got into college.
There's not a single properly constructed sentence in that entire blob of words.
Oh and Carmelo is way more talented than JR.
There's not a single properly constructed sentence in that entire blob of words.
Oh and Carmelo is way more talented than JR.
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JR CAN be better than Kobe.
At mini-golf, that's about it.
At mini-golf, that's about it.
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he's trash. It doesn't matter how high you can jump or how athletic you are. You still suck If you don't develop any fundamental or basketball IQ
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concerned? when we're 17-7 and leading the NW division?? please we're straaaight.
btw heres an article on smith and karl, from the denver post today:
benjamin hochman
Karl, Smith smoothing out ride
By Benjamin Hochman
The Denver Post
Some of the dresses on female guests were tighter than a Michael Phelps swimsuit. The waitresses looked like they should be carrying those trays down runwaysas they slithered through a fray of Denver's finest athletesCarmelo Anthony, Champ Bailey, Brandon Marshall and Kenyon Martin, the host of Tuesday'scharity soiree.
Meanwhile, Nuggets coach George Karl hid in the back corner of the room, where J.R. Smith spotted him from the epicenter of glitz.
The Nuggets guard made a point to greet his coach, and the two chatted and laughed and, possibly, even bonded a little. Yes, they do actually speak at times.
The relationship between Karl and Smith has often been analyzed and scrutinized since Smith's Rocky Mountain arrival. Right now, Smith said: "We havea relationship - it's not like we're peaches and cream, but it's enough to where we can both function."
Said Karl: "The rest of the nation thinks that we're down on J.R., but it's the exact opposite - we're spending a tremendous amount of time onJ.R. We know his potential and value. We're going to give him as much time - it just doesn't come from the head coach as much as maybe someoneelse."
The 57-year-old Karl and the 23-year-old Smith make fascinating bedfellows. The coach is a thought-he'd-seen-it-all basketball sage, who preachesBillups-like teamwork and dedication. The player is a prodigious sharpshooter, who calls himself "Young Rich" and makes decisions - on the court andoff - that are sometimes, well, curious.
"There's always areas you can mature in," Smith admitted.
This season, like the others, we've seen some brilliance - Smith scored 32 points against the Hornets - and some befuddling - Smith was benched for a wholegame after coming late to practice.
When locked in, Smith's 3-point shooting seems as effortless as free-throw shooting. But this occasionally backfires, as seen in a recent loss to theSpurs, when Smith consecutively launched missed 3s early in the possession.
"His game is confusing at times," Karl said.
In regards to the ever-grooming of Smith, some fans think it all lies on Karl, which isn't the case - and isn't fair. It takes villages. Karl saidnumerous assistant coaches, front-office folks and even Smith's family have been asked to guide the guidance. Smith is an investment.
"It would be the same thing as if coaching defense - if (assistant coach) Tim Grgurich can coach my team better than I can coach my team at the defensiveend of the court, he should coach the team," Karl said. ". . . And I'll have a conversation once in a while, saying, 'J.R,. this is whereI'm coming from, this is how we're going to handle it.' "
Like many other Nuggets, Smith has latched onto the aforementioned Grgurich, a longtime friend of Karl's, who has a knack for connecting with players.
As for Karl and Smith, the roller coaster has slowed down. We'll have to see if there will be some more rides.
btw heres an article on smith and karl, from the denver post today:
benjamin hochman
Karl, Smith smoothing out ride
By Benjamin Hochman
The Denver Post
Some of the dresses on female guests were tighter than a Michael Phelps swimsuit. The waitresses looked like they should be carrying those trays down runwaysas they slithered through a fray of Denver's finest athletesCarmelo Anthony, Champ Bailey, Brandon Marshall and Kenyon Martin, the host of Tuesday'scharity soiree.
Meanwhile, Nuggets coach George Karl hid in the back corner of the room, where J.R. Smith spotted him from the epicenter of glitz.
The Nuggets guard made a point to greet his coach, and the two chatted and laughed and, possibly, even bonded a little. Yes, they do actually speak at times.
The relationship between Karl and Smith has often been analyzed and scrutinized since Smith's Rocky Mountain arrival. Right now, Smith said: "We havea relationship - it's not like we're peaches and cream, but it's enough to where we can both function."
Said Karl: "The rest of the nation thinks that we're down on J.R., but it's the exact opposite - we're spending a tremendous amount of time onJ.R. We know his potential and value. We're going to give him as much time - it just doesn't come from the head coach as much as maybe someoneelse."
The 57-year-old Karl and the 23-year-old Smith make fascinating bedfellows. The coach is a thought-he'd-seen-it-all basketball sage, who preachesBillups-like teamwork and dedication. The player is a prodigious sharpshooter, who calls himself "Young Rich" and makes decisions - on the court andoff - that are sometimes, well, curious.
"There's always areas you can mature in," Smith admitted.
This season, like the others, we've seen some brilliance - Smith scored 32 points against the Hornets - and some befuddling - Smith was benched for a wholegame after coming late to practice.
When locked in, Smith's 3-point shooting seems as effortless as free-throw shooting. But this occasionally backfires, as seen in a recent loss to theSpurs, when Smith consecutively launched missed 3s early in the possession.
"His game is confusing at times," Karl said.
In regards to the ever-grooming of Smith, some fans think it all lies on Karl, which isn't the case - and isn't fair. It takes villages. Karl saidnumerous assistant coaches, front-office folks and even Smith's family have been asked to guide the guidance. Smith is an investment.
"It would be the same thing as if coaching defense - if (assistant coach) Tim Grgurich can coach my team better than I can coach my team at the defensiveend of the court, he should coach the team," Karl said. ". . . And I'll have a conversation once in a while, saying, 'J.R,. this is whereI'm coming from, this is how we're going to handle it.' "
Like many other Nuggets, Smith has latched onto the aforementioned Grgurich, a longtime friend of Karl's, who has a knack for connecting with players.
As for Karl and Smith, the roller coaster has slowed down. We'll have to see if there will be some more rides.
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Why doesn't J.R. learn how to play smart? Maybe he was better off going to college.
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It's more of a prayer that JR will ever be on Kobe's level...
Honestly... It's a colorado dislike for Kobe... I apologize.
Honestly... It's a colorado dislike for Kobe... I apologize.
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Originally Posted by blondsoccerplyr
My worries are about your grammar and how you got into college.
There's not a single properly constructed sentence in that entire blob of words.
If you could just assign me a topic I would love to write a full research paper for you... SMH
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JR and CP3 would've been a serious duo. JR's numbers would be insane.
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JR and CP3 would've been a serious duo. JR's numbers would be insane.
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1. J.R. Smith measured out at 6'5 1/2 and 6'6 3/4 with shoes.
2. Mayo and J.R. Smith don't have similar body, game or skill set.
3. J.R. Smith is underrated for his pass skills/ creating for his teammates.
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the funny thing is that I was just thinking about this after tonight's game.
I was trying to figure out what's holding him back offensively... And i still haven't figured it out.
I was trying to figure out what's holding him back offensively... And i still haven't figured it out.
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OJ Mayo>>>JR Smith
And the Juiceman is only a rookie. I think OJ's court IQ is 30x better then JR's.
And the Juiceman is only a rookie. I think OJ's court IQ is 30x better then JR's.
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Then I read some of the stuff you say, and I realize its all for the comedy
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You're one to talk. Your punctuation isn't that great either.Originally Posted by blondsoccerplyr
My worries are about your grammar and how you got into college.
There's not a single properly constructed sentence in that entire blob of words.
Oh and Carmelo is way more talented than JR.
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- laugh now but kobe used to have a game just like him. i dont think his bb iq is low, its just his ego......like it was kobe's.
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OJ > JR
