Iman Shumpert says J.R. Smith is the most underrated player he has ever shared the court with
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Being from Cleveland, I've personally seen J.R. do alot of great things in the inner city, with 100% no media coverage. Real good dude with a BIG HEART.
Same here bro
When someone does charity and brings cameras there is a problem
Yea he's got a giant heart. Real ass dude. The media will fool you on all sorts of shit
Thanks for letting us know. I love when people that do good for no credit get credit. Inspiring 💪
Fun fact. I used to work for rentacenter years back in Jersey and I delivered a washer and dryer set to his aunt.
Everyone should have a friend like Iman this dude is a walking 💯
A 100 percent real
Love this comment 💯
Fucking facts!!
Trust.
He went to my school
JR Smith in his prime was a monster he could shoot the 3 and dunk on you
Yes
Multiple times a game
@Paul wat was he like in school bruh cool Asl 😭
He's got the whole package. He's might be the greatest bad shot taker ever. He'll shoot fade away 3s that'll make you yell at the TV but then they end up going in. Dude was incredible.
what stewpidcomments
That boy JR will have you scratching your head like damn .. he made thatt?
100% I only put Kobe above him in making contested shots.
Yea. Too bad he can focus for like 2 mins max. Then he needs a mental break lol
🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭
This dude helps me realize that we’re all guilty of stereotyping or judging without knowing the full story big ups to Shump
Shump seems like that one friend that'll say "If you need anything, holla at me" and actually mean it. Bro a real one all day! 💯
I've never heard, "You're not gonna talk to me like that," in a positive way. Shumpert always has the best interviews.
Ive said dat before cuz i know my homie is great fuck wit everybody else say lmao
I really love hearing Shump tell stories
Always fucked with JR! Loved seeing him , Melo AND Allen Iverson on the same time. Beside Dirk, they was my 3 favorite at that time
Everyone forgets that J.R. was supposed to be the Crown Jewel of a UNC recruiting class, but he went Pro instead. He always had a solid all around game, and NEVER saw a shot he didn't like!😂😂😂
I'd take Shump & J.R. right now over Russ. Both are a better fit for LeBron & A.D., since A.D. won't step up into the LEAD DOG role.
Shump was 1/2 of the Trash Bros which were opposite of splash bros. Nice try Dude
Say what you want about Russ but he’s never lost track of the score in the Finals when he had the ball
@@ItDontCost2ShowLuv619 factz
@@ItDontCost2ShowLuv619 when the last time he went 2 the finals / and I guarantee it didn’t matter if he forgot the score they was still losing that game against the warriors
@@ItDontCost2ShowLuv619 yeah cause he ain’t never been close to the finals 😭😭😭 and he’ll never be cause he’s not a winning player
I could listen to Shump tell war stories for hours. Best story teller
The Way Iman Holding That Water Bottle You Know He High As Hell 😂😂
I went to school with Jr, I was freshman at Benedict's in Newark, New Jersey, when he was a senior, dude was pulling up from half court on the regular, 360 dunks, he was the most athletic and talented player of his class. He could've been an all star had he had the right coach/team/guidance....he was raw, but nd naturally talented
Jr.Smith was always like a Ricky Davis up grade and bigger john starks with underrated handles and 1on1 skills. Iverson getting traded to Denver and that big brawl stunted Jr.smiths growth to being a allstar in Denver. BECAUSE Iverson came in and they moved JR to the 6th man but he was just blowing up
That a pretty accurate synopsis...
I agree with it totally...
CAP
It’s iverson fk you expect that was a bad move by Denver to bring him there though not a good fit
You explained your point of view well man I agree
JR would cook the shit out Ricky
He was always a glitch in 2K. All slashers who could hit the three were. Before even 2k11 it was like that, then the league became that lol.
2k11 JR could not be stoppppped
Gerald green Wilson chandler and Rudy gay all come to mind. Josh smith could hit some 3s too
Always struggled with slasher like JR smith, Crawford, Nick young
@@zechwilson5934 2k11 Rudy gay was ridiculousss smh lol
Yup!
"It's just other players that got paid because they were a good guy"
Tristan Thompson just caught a mean stray
But it was the truth though. He wasn’t and never be worth more than J.R.
Naw Tristan worked for his contract and he was there from the beginning. Tristan grinded. JR had TALENT. Not saying JR didn’t grind, but Tristan came into the league and improved every single year and transitioned into a viable paint presence.
@@crazycriz5000 yea but I don’t think that’s enough to pay him more than jr smith.. he already had an established and solid career with the nuggets and Knicks.. and at one point, Tristan was looking big for nothing.. getting outrebounded by point guard
@@sparkz11223 But if u gonna knock him u gotta give him credit cause he outrebounded guys he shouldn’t have also. I literally watched Tristan get a rebound through 3 guys. He got sooo many extra possessions for the Cavs and he stayed ready. As talented as JR was, he was inconsistent at times. Tristan was reliable. You can’t really compare their contracts and what they were getting paid because they played different positions and had 2 completely different roles for the team so its unfair to both of them to compare one with the other.
@@crazycriz5000 be real bron got Tristan that bag and he even vouched for him... before bron go back to Cleveland TT dont get that bag
JR was/is a phenomenal talent that played well/complemented other talented stars, which might have made some not recognize his value. He has had a sensational career that only a fool wouldn't admire. Salute.
When Iman said he played with him on video games ,i felt that. I remember 2k 14 my career. When the Gm asked me who we should add to the roster it was always jr. He could dunk and was awesome on iso too.
As a Nuggets fan I can tell you JR is hella underrated. He took logo threes before it was cool. George Karl would bench him and people would say he takes bad shots now look at the league 🤦♂️ AND he could dunk on your head too
JR Smith def has some the best highlights in the NBA. When he goes off he’s 🔥🔥
As a Hornets/Pelicans fans since we got that team JR always had a Al round game. He could shoot he could finish at the rim, nice handle
He was a beast with the nuggets. I miss his high flying days
@@ismaelsarabia405 Denver and NY JR was special
George Karl stunted JR Smith's growth. He should've been the starting shooting guard the majority of his time in Denver.
I 100% agree with you I couldn't stand George karl a very overrated coach.
Wasn't good defensively especially with Melo on the court that's why Aaron afflalo started and dahntay Jones started cause they were decent defenders
Big respect to Iman and J.R. We’d love to see you both hooping again. Blessings
Jr got some of the best dunk highlights in nba history !
Jr really that guy and I always used him on 2k always !!
And on top of having a good 3pt rating he had all the shooting badges you need that boy was a shooting god
Real Chicago legend. Ima give bro his flowers rn 💯
Everybody need a friend like Iman😂😂
Iman was ahead of his time mentally he’s a player you need in your team much love
I respect bro for this real humble brotha
That Knicks team was lit in 2K JR, Melo, Shump, Amrie, and Ray Felton
People forgot how nice jr was in Denver and New York… had handles was a shooter could run pick and roll and could hop out the gym.. Cleveland forced into that stand in a corner and shoot 3 and D role that sucks but he excelled at it and got a chip
whatstewpid comments nobody forgot that, the only one who forgot the score was jhettothug jr
I saw in person JR in his second game as a knick catch a lob from boom dizzle from half court and it was the most hype shit I’ve ever seen in person. The tail end of that Jeremy Lin run right before the all star break
Everybody had JR Smith in association on NBA 2K9 to NBA 2K11
JR was that dude ... and still is
I Love how real he kept...
That's Real talk 🗣️
All I can say is that as someone from NC, it's sick seeing JR go to A&T. Such a legend.
I wish he would play ball tho. Imagine him carrying his team through March madness. He’d be unstoppable. 45 points every game.
The Melo x A.I. x JR nuggets were fire.. the West was just craaazy back then..
I was just talking about this he’s hit some of the most insane shots is crazy he was the bail out man for the cavs he was like Klay in the regards that if you pass it to him he was most likely going to shoot it no matter where he caught it shame he couldn’t bounce back from that finals mistake
Had he pulled up and made it, man would have been called all kinds of names, good names at that.
This crazy fire good shit kev 💯🔥🦾
Love the squeaky chair sound, adds character to the podcast
JR was my favorite player when he was at the top of his game. Dude was dunking like crazy and shooting!
Everyone need a friend like Iman Shumpert
Iman seems like a genuine good friend !!
If we talking raw talent jr one of the most talented Mfs in the nba
Just Got A New Respect For Iman!💯✔💪🏾
In My Younger Days JR Was The Reason I Even Knew What A Sixman Was ! & Made It Cool To Not Be A Starter 👑
I always felt J.R. Smith had All-Star potential but was never given the opportunity to be the best player on the team
No one held him back from being an All-star, there are teams with 2-3 All-stars. His '12-'13 season he was close to All-star caliber.
Agree
@@Jukeboxster George Karl held him back especially in the playoffs. JR dropped buckets but they still didn't want to play him until they really needed him.
@@Jukeboxster not what he meant lol. He never got the chance to develop as one of the focal points. Hornets traded him his sophomore year over off the court issues and he’s had that rep since
@@freddycalipari4242bro that's exactly what I meant he came into the league straight out of high school talented but immature and I don't think his early coaches took the time to develop him so he just did whatever and had this bad stigma attached to him but the guy could do it all offensively it just took time for him to become a professional
JR is the player everybody wants to be now , he gots hops can shoot the 3 & get in passing lanes
Name one person that modeled his game after jr smith ? Stop it
He is genuinely one of my favorite players. Him and Big Z. Both incredible at their role at the time, JR more so, but got to give love to the tall skilled centers back in the early 00’s before it was popular
jr smith got a ring .. he was my fav player growing up so seeing that was lit !
We all need someone like Iman in our lives.
Man I used to kick ass wit that 07 Denver team💯..Shump tells great stories
Man this Is powerful to me on how Authentic, Genuine, you can Big up someone without pride ego and image as a Black Man!💪🏾
Respect
I totally agree with the thumbnail when dude was in high school nice ! 💯
I always loved Jr. Smith. Having him on any team in 2k u feel like u have another option. I remember when he used 2 put niggaz on posters
Love this guy
Jr smith was one of my favorite players for real he was a high flyer along with Vince Carter
Absolutely agree! I’m from Cleveland. I see it too
J.R smith my top 5 player of all time... need him back in the league till he 40
Jr smith the goat. Dude is chill. Use to play with him on ps4 🔥
I could listen to shumps nba stories for hours
JR was more frustrating than anything because he always had those games that flashed massive potential then follow it up with beyond head scratching games that make you say "Bro....wtf you out there doing?"
What bro is doing is taking ALL the shots. 🤣 His ability to focus is second to none...compared to that of a porcupine.
Shumpert and Garnet best nba story tellers out there… I would love to see them have a show together…
A lot of ppl don’t even realize how athletic smith actually is. If he had some old heads around him at the start there’s no telling what he actually could have been. Dude has everything in his package.
Hell yea his “OGs” was young Melo and a pissed off iverson lmao
Iman Shumpert is real!! like it’s crazy how chill he talks it’s just good vibes!!
Jr is my favorite player after d rose. And it's who I try to hoop like
I remember a comment of someone who was at a laker's practice and the thing he remembered most was watching JR absolutely destroy everyone, he was unguardable
The most important thing he said players got paid more being an good guy. Kwane said the same thing. Not stats. Kwane and tyrus Thomas same stats 30 million different in salary.
That's life tho. Let's be real. But it's definitely important in sports. Being nice and a people person can go a long way!
Facts , social media put a bad light on his late career but jr smith could fuckin ball….go watch those Denver days and early knicks games.
And Shump is one of those people with a talent for everything , if he started a pod or show right now it’d be successful.
Same here . I used to pick Jr Smith in 2k just to do the crazy dunks.
Always saw them as a duo in Cleveland
love is love
Love shump man. He keep it 100
lol. I love when shump get to talking and you hear that chi raq in his voice.
I loved JR on the Cavs. He did some real bone headed shit sometimes but I couldn’t dislike him. Wished we could’ve been competitive for a few more years and kept him and Shump around.
Iman just need to go ahead and write a book! Cause I’ll buy that audio lol locker room stories etc that’d be hard
When he said people got paid because they are a good guy for some reason Evan Turner came to mind. Solid but I think he once signed for 70-80Ms! In no world is he more talented than JR Smith!
Iman shumpert salute big homie always keep it 💯
Real Spill - Great interview
Jr was crazy on summer league definitely agree with Iman💯
Love JR and Shump Go Cavs!!! 2016 forever!!!
I'm 42 years old... I've watched JR since he entered the league and I've been saying this guy was one of the best basketball players I'd ever seen..
love the way he talks
Ive seen jr do some amazing things off a flat 2 feet jump under the rim that left me speechless
facts me and jr are the same age and both from nj my favorite player of all time my favorite jr moment was when he was on the knicks and he uppercut elbowed jason terry in the playoffs i stood up off my couch and clapped
Huge J.R. Fan good & entertaining player
Iman so humble
JR Smith had all star to borderline superstar talent in his prime. Definitely had a solid career I think he had too many distractions that prevented him from getting on that level but he’s a champion and definitely a memorable player💯
Injuries
Shump much respect, very podcast you on you tell the best stories
That’s true I’m from New Orleans j.r at 18 use to be coming to Brothers Food Mart getting all types off candy 🍬 he did grow up in the league
JR Smith only 2k player that would be rated 70-75 later in his careers and still have all the good shooting badges including range extender on god
Back in the day I would always pick JR Smith in the dunk contest in nba live!
On God Jr was one my favorite players to use !!! but from a skill stand point he is phenomenal does it all!!!
G I’m so glad he touched on this topic and was sensitive about it cause I say it all the time. Mfs play J.R like he’s a goofy and he’s not. He really was and still is THAT.
Jr had a arguably the best in game dunk highlights ever the reverse oop on the knicks and can’t forget how he literally used someone as a stepping stone(not figuratively literally) for the and 1 poster idk casuals will remeber him for the finals play real fans know him in the mid 2000s-2010 jr was a different breed
Jr put 50 a couple time but in the CBA
Imagine JR didnt listen to all these feel good shit from Iman and really working hard on his games. JR could literally be Stephen Curry.
Jr can be step step cud never be jr
Steph Curry? Bit of a reach that
Keep that same energy bootleg
That’s a fact. Super underrated.
Supppppper
Iman is an advocate. 💯