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…)

Not a lot of talk on the rumor front with J.R. Smith, but fans can dream.

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J.R. Smith remains one of the most explosive players in the League as well as a favorite of the fans.

Not a lot of team rumors are coming out about Smith, only on the fans side who continue to believe his positives out way his negatives.

And Denver Nuggets fans are at the top of the list as they continue to show support for Smith and their hope that he stays in the Mile High City and it is not surprising why. Smith plays for the fans, he wants to do well for them. When they are excited, he only plays better with their energy.

A. Sherrod Blakely from CSNNE.com. thinks Smith would be another great pickup for the Boston Celtics, where players like Delonte West, Nate Robinson and Stephon Marbury have each played well within the team mentality. (more…)