N/P JR Smith's drug habit

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http://ibnsportswrap.com/article.php?articleID=760

New York Knicks player and NBA 's 6th man of the year may have bigger problems than his recent struggles on the court.

And the New York Knicks season came to an early end in Indiana. Failing to reach the Conference Finals or even coming close to winning the Title, the Knicks will have a tough offseason. A lot of things went wrong during the playoffs, some players played poorly, the coaching was far from perfect and, at the end of the day, Melo couldn't win it all by himself. And as the offseason is now ahead, a lot of questions are asked ... but Gotham will also have to deal with a controversy.

During the playoffs, it has already been reported that New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith was spotted in night clubs before game days, he even drew public criticism of worldwide music star Rihanna (more about Rihanna later in the article), making everyone wonder about Smith's motivation concerning the NBA Playoffs. Some big answers are now surfacing as sources claimed to IBN Sports Wrap that J.R. Smith has developed a huge cocaine habit. Sources also indicated that Smith was heavily using drugs during the Playoffs and at one point became quite ill thanks to his brand new "friend".

Another source confirmed to IBN Sports Wrap that Smith's dealer currently lives in Harlem. That source also told us that JR Smith purchases approximately $1.500 worth of cocaine every 2/3 days when he is in town as well as $1.500 worth of marijuana every week. Despite not being legal, marijuana isn't the biggest concern in this situation as a coke habit may lead to bigger problems in the future for this seasons 6th man of the year.

After being contacted by IBN Sports Wrap last night, the New York Knicks front office didn't want to comment about the situation. IBN Sports Wrap also asked Rihanna's camp for a response to the claims indicating that JR Smith was on drugs during the playoffs, here is their statement :

"Rihanna thought JR seemed to be on something not just drunk, he was slurring his words and acting real slow.. that was turn-off especially having dealt with those mood changes in a prior relationship"

After being one of the biggest bust of the Knicks post-season, JR Smith's performance on the court may only be the tip of the iceberg ?

Might also be why he wants his contract situation wrapped up quickly.

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[donato]

Cocaine aside, how does one smoke $1,500 of marijuana a week???

[jgman]

.... yikes .....

[wuggie]

DAMN. Wow COKE though?

Cocaine aside, how does one smoke $1,500 of marijuana a week???

High grade probably.

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"Rihanna thought JR seemed to be on something not just drunk, he was slurring his words and acting real slow.. that was turn-off especially having dealt with those mood changes in a prior relationship"

acting real slow does not compute when it comes to a coke-fiend. But smoking $1,500 dollars worth of herb does.

[kinglio21093]

Raise your hand if your surprised by this. Anyone? Anyone???

Seriously, Smith is a bum. Saw this coming from a mile away.

[NOLa.]

Lol some people on the boards wanted him back and couldn't believe the front office let him go.

[DroopyDawg]

"Incarcerated Bob"

Same dude that said Nnamdi was a Saint. I mean JR getting high doesn't surprise me, but I don't really trust IBN.

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leads to....

[takezor]

Not surprised at all, he's always been a lost bullet.

[PowerPel]

Lol some people on the boards wanted him back and couldn't believe the front office let him go.

Kids don't even want J.R. on their team,

[RaisingTheBar]

IBN isn't a source (mods should put "per IBN" in title), we all know JR is an idiot and probably is on something, but do not take what this article says as fact.

[Eman5805]

Best part is earlier in the vid, the kid was like "Dude, get off the court."

Also, how can you do cocaine and be considered slow? Ain't nothing about what that does to your body invovles slow. Unless you overdose and then it slows your heartbeat down.

To zero.

[BallSoHard]

Cocaine aside, how does one smoke $1,500 of marijuana a week???

Probably for him and his boys.

[BallSoHard]

Best part is earlier in the vid, the kid was like "Dude, get off the court."

Also, how can you do cocaine and be considered slow? Ain't nothing about what that does to your body invovles slow. Unless you overdose and then it slows your heartbeat down.

To zero.

They said that night. Coulda been on weed not coke. Hell he prolly smokes week to calm down from all the coke and strung out.

[MMEmbreno]

Cocaines a hell of a drug

[smittywerb]

Cocaine aside, how does one smoke $1,500 of marijuana a week???

Ask wiz khalifa

[PowerPel]

Cocaine aside, how does one smoke $1,500 of marijuana a week???

Very possible. Just ask Jay Williams


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-...0360--nba.html

Former NBA player and current ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams told the New York Times in an interview that that some of his Chicago Bulls teammates smoke marijuana before games during the 2002-2003 season.

"I didn't know how to handle it at first," Williams said, according to the Times report. "I didn't know how to be around it. Guys were on the bench, trying to kick it to girls in the stands, having ball boys run over. I mean, some guys were high."

"There were guys smoking weed before games. Guys asking in the middle of the game, 'Do you smell popcorn?' "

[smittywerb]

I really don't find anything wrong with marijuana and sports. Plenty of player have smoked marijuana and put up great numbers. It's the other drugs like alcohol and coke that kills careers.

[Teal Lantern]

I really don't find anything wrong with marijuana and sports. Plenty of player have smoked marijuana and put up great numbers. It's the other drugs like alcohol and coke that kills careers.

Guys shouldn't be drinking or getting high at all on or around gamedays. Championships can be decided in a mere second; the last thing a player needs is compromised judgment or slower reflexes.

[GESWhoseBack]

I really don't find anything wrong with marijuana and sports. Plenty of player have smoked marijuana and put up great numbers. It's the other drugs like alcohol and coke that kills careers.

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Guys shouldn't be drinking or getting high at all on or around gamedays. Championships can be decided in a mere second; the last thing a player needs is compromised judgment or slower reflexes.

( i think) what he's saying is that he doesn't think there's a competitive-edge advantage to smoking herb before a game.... and I agree with that. Let him smoke all the pot he wants, it's not like taking a stimulant or steroid, which may actually increase performance output.

[DiMaggio dunks]

Cocaine did wonders for guys' careers in the 1970's. Maybe JR considers himself a throwback

[Teal Lantern]

( i think) what he's saying is that he doesn't think there's a competitive-edge advantage to smoking herb before a game.... and I agree with that. Let him smoke all the pot he wants, it's not like taking a stimulant or steroid, which may actually increase performance output.

I understood the point, but I was pointing out the flip side of the issue. Guys shouldn't be using potentially performance-hindering substances, either.