The Denver Nuggets will have instant offense for years to come. Already with two of the top four scorers in the NBA on their roster, the Nuggets re-signed sharpshooter J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday. “We’re extremely delighted to have J.R. back,” said Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien. “His blend of off-the-charts athleticism and long-range shooting ability is rare, especially for someone his age. We believe his best basketball is still to come.” The 22-year-old Smith, who averaged 12.3 points last regular season and 18.3 last postseason, has provided the Nuggets with much-needed three-point shooting during his two years with the team. He shot just over 40 percent from long range last season, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers. More…
The Denver Nuggets will have instant offense for years to come. Already with two of the top four scorers in the NBA on their roster, the Nuggets re-signed sharpshooter J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday. “We’re extremely delighted to have J.R. back,” said Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien. “His blend of off-the-charts athleticism and long-range shooting ability is rare, especially for someone his age. We believe his best basketball is still to come.” The 22-year-old Smith, who averaged 12.3 points last regular season and 18.3 last postseason, has provided the Nuggets with much-needed three-point shooting during his two years with the team. He shot just over 40 percent from long range last season, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers. More…
August 25th, 2008 at 10:47 am
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