Graf Joseph Smith III

nickname

J.R. Smith, J.R. Swish

Sun sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Freehold Borough, New Jersey, United States

nationality

training

JR graduated from Millstone Middle School in 1999. He later transferred to Steinert High School and McCorristin Catholic High School , eventually ending up at Lakewood High School where he became a member of the basketball team.

His journey in Lakewood did not last long as he moved to Saint Benedict Prep School where he continued to play basketball.

Despite this, JR wrote a letter of intent to go to the University of North Carolina After scoring 25 points in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Smith decided not to attend college and instead entered the 2004 NBA Draft.

occupation

Professional basketball player

family

• Vater – Earl Smith Jr.
• Mutter – Ida Smith
• Siblings – Chris Smith (Younger Brother) (pro basketball player who plays in the NBA), Stephanie Smith (Sister), Dimitrius Smith (Brother)

JR is one of six children. He has three brothers and two sisters.

Manager

JR Smith is signed with Reicher Paul.

Position

Shooting Guard / Small Forward

Shirt Number

5

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm

weight

102 kg or 225 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

J. R. Smith vom –

1. Solange Knowles (2007) – In 2007, Smith dated American singer Solange Knowles for three months.
2. Britanie Girard (2011-2012) – Smith began dating American model Britanie Girard in January 2011. However, their love story didn’t last long as they split a year later in January 2012.
3. Tahiry Jose (2012) – In 2012, JR was in a short-lived relationship with another American model, Tahiry Jose.
4. Rihanna (2012-2013) – In the period 2012-2013, Smith dated popular American singer Rihanna.
5. Chanel Iman (2012) – In 2012, Smith had an affair with American model Chanel Iman.
6. K. Michelle (2012) – In 2012, JR was part of a brief romance between himself and American singer K. Michelle.
7. Jewel Harris (2015-Present) – Smith is currently married to Jewel Harris. Together they have a daughter Demi Smith. Jewel is also a stepmom to J.R’s daughter Peyton from his previous relationship.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Eyes
• facial hair
• Body covered with tattoos. It is known that he has more than 70 tattoos.
• Towering Height

measurements

JR Smith body specifications can be:

• Chest – 127 cm or 50 inches
• Arms/biceps – 42 cm or 16.5 inches
• Waist – 37 inches or 94 cm

shoe size

15 (US)

brand promotion

Smith has been spotted in TV commercials for Foot Locker, NBA, etc.

Religion

Smith’s religious beliefs are unknown.

Known for

His athletic abilities like high vertical jump, which allows him to engage with opponents and electrify the crowd. Smith is also known for being a very inconsistent player who can either have a great night and win a game single-handedly or drop out of his actual game altogether and put his team in a bad situation. It is worth mentioning that JR Smith became NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 after they managed to defeat the Golden State Warriors in a total of 7 games in the finals.

First basketball game

On November 3, 2011, JR Smith played his first official NBA game as a member of the New Orleans Hornets against the Dallas Mavericks. The Hornets lost the game by 15, the final score being 91-106 for the Mavericks. Smith ended up on the court with 6 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist for a total of 15 minutes.

Strengthen

• Shooting (especially three points)
• Athletics (speed, vertical jump, explosiveness)
• big body
• ball handling
• basics
• transition plays
• Energy
• coupling

weaknesses

• defense
• Focus
• guide
• consistency in his game

first movie

JR Smith has never acted in a feature film.

He did, however, appear in a documentary titled Kleine Baller (2013) as himself.

First TV show

Aside from basketball games themselves, JR has not appeared on any other television shows.

Personal trainer

JR Smith’s training and diet regimen are unknown.

JR Smith favorite things

• Sneakers – Jordan I
• Christmas Present – Leather NBA Ball
• Album – Juno-Soundtrack

J. R. Smith Facts

1. In the 2004 NBA draft, JR was selected 18th overall by the New Orleans Hornets.
2. Smith averaged 10.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his rookie season with the Hornets.
3. He competed in the 2005 Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest, finishing third behind Josh Smith and Amar’s Stoudemire.
4. On July 14, 2016, Smith was part of a trade between the New Orleans and Chicago Bulls. He and Hornets’ center PJ Brown were sent to the Bulls as a replacement for Tyson Chandler.
5. On July 20, 2006, following a trade deal between Chicago and the Nuggets, JR moved to the Denver Nuggets.
6. On February 10, 2009, he competed in the 2009 Slam Dunk Contest as a substitute for the injured Rudy Gay.
7. Smith played in the Chinese Basketball League for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls during the 2011 NBA lockout.
8. When the NBA suspension officially ended, JR returned to the NBA and signed a $2.4 million contract with New York Knicks.
9. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2013.
10. On July 11, 2013, JR signed a new three-year contract with the Knicks worth $17.95 million.
11. On January 8, 2014, Smith was ordered to pay $50,000 for his unsportsmanlike conduct when he repeatedly attempted to untie an opponent’s shoelace.
12. On January 5, 2015, JR joined the Cleveland Cavaliers after a trade deal was struck between the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
13. Smith renewed his contract with the Cavaliers on September 2, 2015.
14. During the 2013-2014 NBA season, JR played with his younger brother for the New York Knicks.
15. He and fellow countryman Carmelo Anthony were involved in a car accident on February 2, 2007.
16. On August 5, 2009, JR deactivated his Twitter profile due to an issue with his post reflecting the Bloods gang when he replaced cs with ks.
17. NBA asked him to pay $25,000 for posting a picture of American model Tahiry Jose on his Twitter profile in March 2012.
18. In May 2012, Smith was handcuffed by police for failing to appear in court following a 2011 charge of operating a scooter without a valid driver’s license.
19. Visit his official website @ teamswish.com.
20. Follow JR on Twitter and Instagram.