J.R. Smith questions returning to the Knicks after getting criticized by fans
The roller coaster Knicks season finally came to an end in Miami on Wednesday, this time with everybody’s appendages in tact.
After the game J.R. Smith, who finished with a brutal 3-of-15 shooting from the field and a minus-20 plus/minus in over 35 minutes of action, heard the brunt of frustration from Knicks fans on Twitter. Smith was kind enough to share some of those thoughtful tweets with us:
@TheRealJRSmith your the reason we lost
— Brendan Harney (@Im_so_HARNEY) May 10, 2012
@TheRealJRSmith don’t pick up the player option we don’t want you
— Brendan Harney (@Im_so_HARNEY) May 10, 2012
@TheRealJRSmith , u were awful tonight, I highly doubt the Knicks will re sign u back.
— Jim Bo (@jkny21) May 10, 2012
Then Smith himself weighed in, and it sounded like his feelings were hurt.
Damn didn’t know this man people didn’t want me in #NY might just get what you asking for! #sorrykidz
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) May 10, 2012
Damn I’m glad I don’t care what y’all say! Lmao! Flight back to #NY 2 hr flight!
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) May 10, 2012
Indeed, Smith has a player option for next season that he can exercise this summer. It’s unclear at this point what he’s going to do. Who knows if he’s going to let a few trolls on Twitter dictate his decision?
But let’s face it. Smith isn’t nearly the Knicks’ biggest problem. The Knicks had no chance in this series. Blaming Smith is like blaming his family for the tense nature of U.S.-Chinese relations.
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