Words by Jason Cordner
J.R. Smith isn’t one to not respond back to criticism from the media. J.R. Smith has responded to Stephen A. Smith, after Stephen A. criticized J.R. for wearing a hoodie on the bench, and J.R. is not pleased.
This man is always reaching. What does me wearing my Hoodie on the bench have anything todo with reminding “white people” of #trayvon
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) October 28, 2017
You want to talk about me not playing that’s fine but don’t try an put me in something I have nothing todo with. An I’m not the only one!
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) October 28, 2017
Show been trash sine #skip left anyway
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) October 28, 2017
Here’s what Stephen A. said, arguing that wearing a hoodie in that setting would only serve to remind white people about Trayvon Martin.
This season, Nike replaced Adidas as the NBA’s jersey supplier, and they added hoods to the warmup jackets that teams use before and during games. They stand far beyond just the viral Hoodie Melo memes — dozens and dozens of players are wearing the hoods during warmups and sometimes during games.
It’s a strange take from Stephen A., and J.R. is certainly in his right to respond. J.R. Smith is right to defend himself, but he may need to worry about his game on the court. Smith has started just two games for the Cavaliers on the season. He is averaging 4.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
