Da Rainmaker. The Microwave. The Kid. The 6th man. Whatever you want to call him, you can’t deny that JR Smith certainly made a significant impact for the Nuggets organization this season. Finishing with an outstanding 40%+ from beyond the arch and throwing down ridiculous dunks for the fans, JR Smith is on his way to becoming a superstar in this league.
The only problem? He’s a free agent this off season, and can go wherever the big money is, if he wants to. He is close friends with everyone on the team, and undoubtably likes making trips to the playoffs (his two runs have been as a Nugget). So, it is very possible that he is satisfied with playing in Denver, but it’s all about the cash flow these days.
He’s making a hair over $2 million this season, but is very capable of earning $8 to $10 million next season and receiving a starting job. The only major criticism of JR is that he is too erratic at times; throwing up 30 foot jump shots early in the shot clock. It’s not that he’s not able to make them from anywhere, but teams like to see some control out of their starting 5.
JR would be a great investment for the Nuggs because:
He’s young, only 22
Possesses uncanny athletic ability
Is a proven 3 point threat
Gels well with the team
When he’s hot, he’s unstoppable
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