JR Smith has had an exciting and erratic five seasons with Denver.

Five seasons ago, the New Orleans Hornets were trying to cut ties with a talented but troubled 20-year-old shooting guard.

Nobody doubted JR Smith’s talent or potential. He was blessed with supreme athleticism and an ability to hit shots from anywhere on the floor. However, former Hornets coach Byron Scott quickly drew tired of Smith’s antics, being late to practice, ignoring the coaches and lack of effort on defense. And after only two years in New Orleans and the Hornets coaching staff were happy to show Smith the door. (more…)