Former Knicks and Cavs standout J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge
J.R. Smith spent 16 seasons in the NBA, winning two championships.
Former NBA champion J.R. Smith, known for his time with the New York Knicks and later the Los Angeles Lakers, has been arrested in Texas on Tuesday, September 29, 2023, and charged with assault causing bodily injury, a form of family violence. This news first broke by TMZ and was subsequently confirmed by NBC Sports through the Hunt County Sheriff's Office.
As of the current reporting, Smith remains in custody without a bond set. The reason behind his arrest has not been disclosed yet.
Born in 1982, Smith has had a 16-year career in the NBA, earning recognition as the Sixth Man of the Year in 2013. He is a two-time champion, winning titles in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers and in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers, which was his final NBA appearance.
Smith has a history of legal trouble. In 2009, during his playing days, he was briefly jailed and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving, which was linked to a fatal car accident in New Jersey. He has been arrested previously and served time for reckless driving.
Recently, Smith graduated from North Carolina A&T State University, where he represented the golf team as a walk-on member. He has participated in amateur golf tournaments and continues to offer insights and analysis on NBA podcasts and shows.
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