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J.R. Smith plays at the guard position for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. In 2004, he was selected with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets.
In February of 2009, Smith was fined $1,000 by a Monmouth County, New Jersey, judge for failing to appear at a hearing to face charges from a 2007 traffic incident. Smith was charged with improper passing, failure to stop, speeding, reckless driving, and failure to wear a seat belt after hitting a car at an intersection. His 21-year-old passenger, Andre Bell, was killed.CBSSports.com: Nuggets' Smith Fined $1K for Missing Court Hearing
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Fast Facts
- Born: September 9, 1985
- 2004: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 220 lbs
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- Traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2006
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2009 Slam Dunk Contest
Smith competed in the slam dunk contest portion of the NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2009. He was chosen to replace Memphis Grizzlies player Rudy Gay who is out with a hip injury.Kansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009) Smith scored 43 and 42 respectively in the first and second rounds of the competition and did not advance to the final round. -
Early Life
Earl Smith III was born in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, on September 9, 1985. He would play basketball at Lakewood High School, then St. Benedicts' Preparatory School in New Jersey. He would forgo college and declare himself eligible for the NBA draft in 2004. -
Pro Career
Smith was selected with the 18th pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. He would spend several productive years with the Hornets before being traded to the Chicago Bulls along with P.J. Brown for Tyson Chandler. Several days later he was traded again to the Denver Nuggets for Howard Eisley and two second round draft picks in 2007. -
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J.R. Vital Stats
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- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 220
- Rookie Year: 2004
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J.R. Smith Timeline
- September 9, 1985: Born in Freehold Borough, New Jersey
- 2004: Drafted by the New Orleans Hornets
- 2006: Traded to the Denver Nuggets from the Chicago Bulls
- 2007: Injured in car accident
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