Comments on: J.R. Smith hits the step-back jumper at the buzzer to help Knicks beat Bobcats (VIDEO) http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/ Basketball - NBC Sports Wed, 22 May 2013 17:21:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: yousuxxors http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146325 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:06:23 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146325 Denver smith i agree with you but knicks smith is different … Woodson his bastard dad has got him playing his best bball ever. Great defense, playimg in offense, passing and only taking two dumb shots a game. I wouldnt put him near top 10 yet but hes playing great. Shit hes second best of team … Shump is better.

]]> By: borderline1988 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146275 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:38:23 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146275 Smith is nowhere near those guys, even Gordon and Ellis.

JR Smith plays no defense whatsoever. He’s extremely streaky, doesn’t play within the flow of an offense, is completely unreliable, is a bad teammate, doesn’t drive hard to the rim (he likes fancier layup or floater moves while avoiding contact)..the list goes on and on.

True, he does have a considerable amount of basketball skill. But you have to judge the whole package (or go by statistics, where JR Smith doesn’t shine nearly as much as Gordon or even Monta). You can’t go by potential or skills while alone on a basketball court.

Smith is a guy who comes off the bench, and once in 5 games will get hot and help you win. Don’t get caught up just because he hit one shot!

Monta Ellis and Eric Gordon are far, far better players than JR Smith is. If you’re talking about shooting guards, I’d take Demar Derozan, Ray Allen, Iguadala, OJ Mayo, Jason Terry, Kevin Martin, Paul George, and others before JR Smith.
If you like flash and bling, he’s you’re guy. If you want a winning basketball player, he’s not.

]]> By: dysraw1 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146241 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:32:38 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146241 JR. was mr. big shot last night, but tonight is time for him to shine, he has to put it on Wade. that would be a welcome change. and could be key to a win

]]> By: nokoolaidcowboy http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146138 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:58:31 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146138 Can’t be a basketball fan and not think was nice!

]]> By: fanofevilempire http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146134 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:50:04 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146134 I have to tell the Knicks look like a nice little team…………………..
maybe the lights can stay on for along time @the mecca in June…………….
Woody is a real good coach, I love how he get’s in the fellas face…………….
they may lose tonight,especially after the heat was beat by the Wizzies…………

as uncle Si(duck dynasty) would say, ” HEY “

]]> By: Foul Dwimmerlaik http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146128 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:00:48 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146128 That look in JR’s face after the shot says it all.

Love it!

]]> By: nbascreed http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146121 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:35:09 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146121 I’ve argued that this guy is maybe too maligned for his antics and attitude (especially in Denver) and on the court is approaching a Top 5 2G in my book. I list my Top 5 below and remember Smith has never been featured like any of these guys (maybe for good reason). I would be interested to see others’ thoughts on JR, he’s really athletic, has B grade handle and has THE most important skill in hoops…scoring.

ktgotgame.com

1. Kobe
2. Harden
3. Wade
4. Joe Johnson
5. Manu

gordon, smith, ellis…after which there is considerable drop off.

]]> By: limonadamas http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146113 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:26:44 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146113 That was fantastic defense… but there’s no defense against that. wow…

]]> By: dko83 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146072 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:32:54 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146072 This guy has drastically improved. I think it was on PBT (maybe not) where I read he gets to sleep earlier/parties less. This year is the best I’ve seen him so that has to have something to do with it. Bobcats nothing to be ashamed of. You finally made a great draft choice (MKG, regardless of his head scratcher pass), and you are on the upswing. Good to see the perennially shallow East improving. As for Knicks fans, you guys have to be overjoyed. What a shocker of a season they played so far, great team.

]]> By: fm31970 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146066 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:14:29 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146066 J.R. Smith is the Tupac of the NBA. Brash, bold, always entertaining, but he knows how to step up and shine in the big moments…just wish he would tweet more. LOL!

]]> By: badintent http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146047 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:14:30 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146047 @Brett Pollakoff
And best of all , we have you writing this story , instead of Laker homer Kurt and his lap dogs lakerwhatevernameweusetoday. nice

]]> By: Mr. Wright 212 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/05/j-r-smith-hits-the-step-back-jumper-at-the-buzzer-to-help-knicks-beat-bobcats-video/comment-page-1/#comment-146031 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:26:44 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=241424#comment-146031 Absolutely lovely. And after a brutal stretch where he missed about 6-7 straight. But great steal, GREAT BLOCK, great ball denial on the 5 second call on Charlotte, and the loveliest shot in basketball, THE STEP BACK to win it.

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