J.R. Smith- Might Never Develop Maturity & Focus

BballerShotCaller · Post #1 » by **BballerShotCaller** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:08 pm

J.R. Smith- Might Never Develop Maturity & Focus
(Lets be honest,.. the Light Bulb is probably not going to turn on.)

Another Thread mentioned JR Smith's Tweets. http://twitter.com/JR_Swish

I have to say his tweets are VERY TELLING. Immaturity is the major theme throughout his tweets.

You would never mistake them for the thoughts and conversation of a 24y.o. "Professional MAN".

He is supposedly a professional right? He's paid like a professional and given professional responsibility.

Just glancing at the tweet times & content,.. while knowing the playoffs are underway speaks volumes to an unfocused mind that really does NOT value mental preparation and focus.

I seriously doubt a PRO like Ray Allen is tweeting about frivolous, inconsequential babble, and nonsense with groupies during the playoff period. Yes, its necessary to take your mind off of the pressure, but this JR sounds like a 24yo high school kid.

Another Trade for him is probably the best thing for the Nuggets as well as JR

damn yo i got the twiiter goons on my back! about 2 hours ago via web

Make all eat ya words! about 5 hours ago via Echofon

You play selfish you lose selfish that's all I'm saying about the game! about 7 hours ago

BballerShotCaller · Post #2 » by **BballerShotCaller** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:31 pm

Just as I would expect,.. a player of Ray Allen's focus has not tweeted since the opening day of the playoffs.

http://twitter.com/greenrayn20 Reading Ray Allen's tweets & JR Smith's is like night & day

And that was to let his fans know how his mother finished running the Boston Marathon,.. Ray ran the last 1.5 to the finish with his mom.

Ray's tweets speak volumes to his focus,.. tweets about getting a run in,.. training, focus on the shoes he'll be wearing game night, speaking engagements to youth,.. last time he was in Utah,.. he tweeted about running at elevation,.. encouraging people to keep the tweets positive, (not telling em he'll make them eat their words. Uggh)

Ray was even tweeting asking people to not bash Patrick O'Bryant and giving the guy encouragement. He says he mainly reads alot of tweets but feels there is a lot of negativity, and you can see he does not tweet very much.

raptorsam · Post #3 » by **raptorsam** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:23 pm

Shut up seriously, what a garbage post, stop following his twitter if you don't like what you see, its a free country, he can say whatever he wants. He hasn't even had that bad of a series, just his shots are not falling, been playing pretty good defense. If Billups was actually doing something or that idiot coach knew how to run a play, or Melo learned how to pass, especially when he gets double teamed that might help you guys a little.

Mikaela · Post #4 » by **Mikaela** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:33 pm

raptorsam wrote:Shut up seriously, what a garbage post, stop following his twitter if you don't like what you see, its a free country, he can say whatever he wants. He hasn't even had that bad of a series, just his shots are not falling, been playing pretty good defense. If Billups was actually doing something or that idiot coach knew how to run a play, or Melo learned how to pass, especially when he gets double teamed that might help you guys a little.

What games have you been watching because JR has only showed up for 1 qtr this whole damn series and his defense has been awful along with everyone else on this team unless you call leaving korver wide open good for 3 is good defense. :lol:

devv83 · Post #5 » by **devv83** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:22 pm

raptorsam wrote:Shut up seriously, what a garbage post, stop following his twitter if you don't like what you see, its a free country, he can say whatever he wants. He hasn't even had that bad of a series, just his shots are not falling, been playing pretty good defense. If Billups was actually doing something or that idiot coach knew how to run a play, or Melo learned how to pass, especially when he gets double teamed that might help you guys a little.

Are you related to Jr smith, thats the only way you can believe what you just typed. JR hasnt been seen since game 1 point blank period.

Matter of fact you were in the game thread saying JR is the best player on the nuggets, you gotta be related to him, are you his cousin, or something?

Matt007b · Post #6 » by **Matt007b** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:56 pm

I don't see why you even like the guy. Off the court he's a clown with suspensions and on the court he shoots 3's.....maybe, well he did in game 1... he's being outworked by Kyle Korver/matthews/miles back court combo. Matthews is undrafted. Also last night the commentators were asking "where's JR?"

You can find many other free agents who can shoot that 3 and work harder. I wouldn't waste money or cap space on him.

.02

wang000hk · Post #7 » by **wang000hk** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:28 pm

raptorsam wrote:Shut up seriously, what a garbage post, stop following his twitter if you don't like what you see, its a free country, he can say whatever he wants. He hasn't even had that bad of a series, just his shots are not falling, been playing pretty good defense. If Billups was actually doing something or that idiot coach knew how to run a play, or Melo learned how to pass, especially when he gets double teamed that might help you guys a little.

I know you are a JR homer,but he does NOT play good except for one quarter
He would brick even more shots if Melo passed to him :lol:

I wish LK is still there though :-?

Post #8 » by **StocktonShorts** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:13 pm

At the risk of bringing up a sensitive topic, this is the same dude who continued to get speeding tickets (and get his license suspended) AFTER causing his friend to die in a car accident.

If he can't learn from that mistake, how do you expect him to learn from mistakes on the basketball court?

Edit: I think you're better off without him. Melo deserves a more structured offense and smarter teammates.

almost famous · Post #9 » by **almost famous** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:04 pm

Even with half a brain, he's still not as talented as people believe. He jumps high and shoots well every now and then. He isn't coordinated, doesn't have awareness, and doesn't know much outside of one on one play.

KAVK · Post #10 » by **KAVK** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:43 pm

I am disappointed! real disappointed with the whole team effort and mindset except Melo.

We have been waiting all year for this................ ?

SnakefromHell · Post #11 » by **SnakefromHell** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:08 am

He doesn't have a feel for the game besides face the basket... it's either a three pointer or drives to the rim.

He has all the talent in the world, but J.R. is one of those guys who think they're at the top and get complacent/ satisfied with what he has accomplished. Although judging on his talent, he can easily accomplish more. He's satisfied being a $6 mil player rather than a $12 mil player. When you have the talent to go at least twice where you've gone so far, you're selling yourself short... you're a disgrace to yourself.

If he had Kobe's feistiness, willingness to learn every summer, he'd have mid-range game, post up game by now. See how Kobe just has ridiculous array of moves inside the three pt line... that's what makes him so dangerous. I compare J.R. to Kobe because I think they are similar types of players, with similar skillsets... J.R. could easily get up there with the elites, but he thinks he's already good, so he won't get there.

Verdict: trade him. Mainly because of his inconsistency and he will also get us the consistent players we need.

KAVK · Post #12 » by **KAVK** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:51 am

SnakefromHell wrote:He doesn't have a feel for the game besides face the basket... it's either a three pointer or drives to the rim.

He has all the talent in the world, but J.R. is one of those guys who think they're at the top and get complacent/ satisfied with what he has accomplished. Although judging on his talent, he can easily accomplish more. He's satisfied being a $6 mil player rather than a $12 mil player. When you have the talent to go at least twice where you've gone so far, you're selling yourself short... you're a disgrace to yourself.

If he had Kobe's feistiness, willingness to learn every summer, he'd have mid-range game, post up game by now. See how Kobe just has ridiculous array of moves inside the three pt line... that's what makes him so dangerous. I compare J.R. to Kobe because I think they are similar types of players, with similar skillsets... J.R. could easily get up there with the elites, but he thinks he's already good, so he won't get there.

Verdict: trade him. Mainly because of his inconsistency and he will also get us the consistent players we need.

I agree!

God Squad · Post #13 » by **God Squad** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:46 pm

Raptorsam...I'm a Raptor/Denver fan. And CLEARLY you know NOTHING about Denver. So please shut up and be excused.

Post #14 » by **jazzfan1971** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:02 pm

JR has KILLED the Jazz many, many times.

The less you play him the more I like it.

SHO'NUFF · Post #15 » by **SHO'NUFF** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:31 am

almost famous wrote:Even with half a brain, he's still not as talented as people believe. He jumps high and shoots well every now and then. He isn't coordinated, doesn't have awareness, and doesn't know much outside of one on one play.

...thanks for the idea!!

BballerShotCaller · Post #16 » by **BballerShotCaller** » Sat May 1, 2010 5:27 am

Mental.

He didn't even show up in an elimination game.

Pitiful. Takes a step backwards as a player.

Great Opportunity to step up,...

Mental Part of the Game,.. Does a Disappearing Act

BballerShotCaller · Post #17 » by **BballerShotCaller** » Sat May 1, 2010 8:28 am

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14996988

"In another display of no regard to authority... "
"he sat on the very end of the bench and pretty much remained there from 2:35 in the third quarter to 4:23 in the fourth quarter"

"Smith sat on the end of the bench during every timeout during that time — at 8:23 in the fourth quarter and at 6:00 in the fourth as well."

"He did not get up and participate in huddles. He didn't respond when teammates and assistant coach Jamahl Mosley went over to get him engaged in the game.

Asked why he acted in that manner, Smith said, "I'm not really sure." Asked what frustrated him that much, Smith said, "The whole game, pretty much."

Can Not Play With Em,..
Can Not Win With Em,...
Can Not Coach With Em,...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5-yJM3vJc[/youtube]

AdamIsSoBaked · Post #18 » by **AdamIsSoBaked** » Sat May 1, 2010 9:43 pm

I don't blame him.. he needs consistent minutes to be effective... you can't just put him in the game whenever you feel like and expect him to play well

elbowthrower · Post #19 » by **elbowthrower** » Sat May 1, 2010 10:03 pm

AdamIsSoBaked wrote:I don't blame him.. he needs consistent minutes to be effective... you can't just put him in the game whenever you feel like and expect him to play well

He's got to earn minutes. This year he was a big disappointment and didn't really deserve a whole lot of playing time.

For years I've read the "JR needs more minutes" "JR needs to start" "Karl is too hard on JR" crap. And it's crap. By now we have a very good idea of JR's potential and it's just not there.

SnakefromHell · Post #20 » by **SnakefromHell** » Sun May 2, 2010 4:01 am

The "might" in this thread title cracks me up :lol:

Thanks for the laugh