JR Smith

Bringbackoakley · Post #1 » by **Bringbackoakley** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:06 am

Hey guys,
trying to get some information of Smith, it is pretty hard to find some concrete stuff on him.

What is going on with him? Is he in Karl's doghouse again?

I thought he was going to move right into the starting lineup after AI left.

I am just thinking about it because he is on waivers in my fantasy league and I am wondering if he will ever crack the starting lineup, or see his minutes increase?

Post #2 » by **corona** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:10 am

apparently karl wants to keep making him earn his minutes by playing smart and maintaining energy defensively....as opposed to just handing him the starting spot simply because iverson left.

i think most believe smith will be the starting sg and 30mpg+ player by seasons end, but nobody knows when it'll happen. could be a week from now, could be february. or he could be the 6th man all year with varying minutes and stats.

NetsForce · Post #3 » by **NetsForce** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:39 am

...Dahntay Jones hasn't exactly been lighting it up though =\

Post #4 » by **corona** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:45 am

dahntay jones is horrific.

Post #5 » by **The Rebel** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:52 am

NetsForce wrote:...Dahntay Jones hasn't exactly been lighting it up though =\

You must not know about Karl, he believes that he is such a good coach that it would be unfair for other teams to actually play against 5 nba talent level guys at one time, with his as their coach. Hence the reason he has always had at least one d-leaguer in his starting lineup since he joined the Nuggets.

almost famous · Post #6 » by **almost famous** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:51 am

JR's role off the bench is working for us. He doesn't start, but he usually finishes.

Nutty Nats Fan · Post #7 » by **Nutty Nats Fan** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:45 am

almost famous wrote:JR's role off the bench is working for us. He doesn't start, but he usually finishes.

Really? Last few games I've seen, AC was on the court at the end of the game. That's games I've seen.. didn't see Wolves games.

SnakefromHell · Post #8 » by **SnakefromHell** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:20 pm

I should have never taken back anything... he hasn't improved... it's either three pointer or dunks.

All aspects of his game this season, have been seen last season... there's nothing new to his game.

Post #9 » by **corona** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:15 pm

snake....before last night, name a time in his career that jr stepped in and took a charge on a fastbreak.

Post #10 » by **el loco** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:33 pm

SnakefromHell wrote:I should have never taken back anything... he hasn't improved... it's either three pointer or dunks.

All aspects of his game this season, have been seen last season... there's nothing new to his game.

He has had made a few defensive plays that he doesn't make last year. His rebounding has been nice for us. I actaully thought he played better in the last couple of games then the guys he is backing up.

RRFB · Post #11 » by **RRFB** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:42 pm

Like I've said before, I'm still ok with Dahntay starting, but only if JR finishes. Which hasn't been happening.

b-lawson · Post #12 » by **b-lawson** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:10 pm

SnakefromHell wrote:I should have never taken back anything... he hasn't improved... it's either three pointer or dunks.

All aspects of his game this season, have been seen last season... there's nothing new to his game.

I wonder if J.R started and gained 30 minutes per game, would his game improve?

SnakefromHell · Post #13 » by **SnakefromHell** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:07 am

Well maybe taking a charge is something new... but besides it I think his D is getting even worse than last season.

This pre-season he showed some things different, like some mid range and aggressiveness on D... but the season starts, he regressed.

Luckily for him, we have Chauncey. I'm not saying he's the savior or hero... but with him, we now are able to play team defense and individual defense is not scrutinized so much anymore. Chaunce should also be able to help him and teach him how to play team D better.

When J.R. improves his team D, and his rotation meets the team standard... then he'll get a lot of minutes... but so far, he hasn't shown willingness to get better at D.

And I think he needs to learn to get physical. He can finish after contact but what physical here means is to learn the mid-range game, to learn post up, go around screens, initiate contact instead of having no choice... right now he's all finesse, just like last season.

Komodo · Post #14 » by **Komodo** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:38 am

Anthony Parker (expiring) + 1st Round Draft Pick for J.R. Smith?

Post #15 » by **corona** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:28 am

hm. no

Komodo · Post #16 » by **Komodo** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:09 am

corona wrote:hm. no

ha, how convenient for you to respond after Smith's 32 outburst!
I proposed the trade on my board right before tipoff, btw
the funny part is that some raps posters didnt care for it, fools

Post #17 » by **corona** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:17 am

if jr went 0/32 and had 5 turnovers tonight i still would have said "um. no"

Komodo · Post #18 » by **Komodo** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:19 am

corona wrote:if jr went 0/32 and had 5 turnovers tonight i still would have said "um. no"

that may be, but ownership might have had a different answer

Nutty Nats Fan · Post #19 » by **Nutty Nats Fan** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:21 am

komodo19 wrote:
corona wrote:if jr went 0/32 and had 5 turnovers tonight i still would have said "um. no"

that may be, but ownership might have had a different answer

No they wouldn't have. Denver's FO is extremely high on JR.

No way they would even consider trading him for Parker and a 1st.

Komodo · Post #20 » by **Komodo** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:29 am

yeah, your lucky to have him. he'd look great on my team.
kudos to you (or was that the old regime?) but ur also lucky paxson is a moron