JR Smith is a two-time NBA winner who was involved in a famous soup incident.
J.R Smith is a popular NBA player who holds several records in the league, but his fame reached another level because of his notorious incidents. JR Smith was first accused of a reckless driving in 2007 where his friend was killed. In 2018, he was involved in another controversy with his assistant coach, Damon Jones. Smith threw a bowl of soup at his coach and was suspended by the NBA management. Also, you can read the top 50 NBA scandals in history.
JR Smith Soup Incident
In the 2018 NBA season, JR Smith was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith’s form was bad and he had personal issues. Damon Jones visited Smith and complained about his form. Smith was waiting in the lunchroom with his soup. Jones irked him and tried to spill the soup.
JR Smith was furious and he threw the bowl of soup at Damon Jones. After a few seconds, Jones started to scream as the soup was hot. JR Smith responded saying, “See, you’re gonna stop playing now with me now, right?”
After the incident, JR Smith was given a one game suspension by the NBA management. Smith also revealed the entire incident on the “The Old Man and the Three” podcast. Smith also started it as a result of crossing the limits. JR Smith was disappointed because he threw his favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup. Damon Jones met Smith after the incident and apologized for the same. Rodney Hood replaced JR Smith for the next game and he scored 11 points. The Cleveland Cavaliers also lost the clash against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Soup Throwing incident is not the first incident in JR Smith’s NBA career. He was suspended for 7 games for reckless driving. JR Smith posted the model Tahiry Jose’s picture on his Twitter account and was fined $25,000. He also faked an injury to miss practice matches for his NBA team, Zhejiang Golden Bulls. J.R. Smith once drove a motor scooter without a license and was arrested.
JR Smith – Career & Personal Life
JR Smith was a member of the North Carolina college basketball team, but he made his NBA debut without playing a game for the University. In 2004, he played for the New Orleans Hornets. JR Smith played as a shooting guard and small forward as well. JR Smith earned $90 million from the NBA and he also won two titles in the league.
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FAQ
JR Smith has an estimated net worth of $35 Million
JR Smith is 39 years old
JR Smith was born in Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Yes, JR Smith won the NBA title in 2016 and 2020
