Smith been tweeting all kinds of revelations since his first week on campus. If you havent been there, youre not a golfer. Undoubtedly. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa, Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) October 11, 2021, He has a good enough golf game to put up some good numbers, said head coach Richard Watkins a week before Smiths debut. Fred Couples LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. After Smith was named Academic Athlete of the Year, James tweeted, "YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! "A lot of hard work went into that s---.". Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. This was a guy most famous (or rather infamous) for never wearing a shirt and miscounting the score in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. The most famous college golfer is not one of the best amateurs in the world. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. Over the past two days, Smith has been tweeting about an impending assignment deadline: his first-ever Powerpoint presentation for an English class about where he saw himself in the next five to 10 years. Regardless, the outcome for Smith is good, and his swing looked fantastic. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. Weve known for a long time that retired NBA star J.R. Smith is an avid golfer. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. One of the coolest non-tour golf stories of the year belongs to J.R. Smith. 9 to within a foot from the pin. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. Playing when there is nothing on the line is one thing. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Make fun of his liberal studies major all you want, but how many 4.0 semesters did you pull down? ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. Proud of you Kid!!! J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. Proud of you Kid!!! Former NBA guardJ.R. Smith made his college golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, and that sentence alone might be worth its own book some day. According to the school, All A&T golfers must qualify for each tournament in practice unless the golfer finishes first or second on the team in the previous tournament, and Smith qualified for the Phoenix Invitational by one stroke. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Interestingly, Smith was paired with Pedro Rabadan of Elon, who leads the event after Day 1. Its a lot different than playing a round with your buddies at the random public courses.. Former NBA star J.R. Smith on how basketball is likegolf?! appreciated. He played cleanly enough toward the end to finish with a 78 to move up the a couple spots on the leaderboard. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery, Smith said. Its not even a week yet but as I get into it I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, he said. And while it perhaps did not lead to the scorecard Smith wanted on Monday, it's fantastic that somebody so accomplished on one discipline is entering the arena in another one. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! The diamond patch celebrates the NBA turning 75 as well as the past, present and future of the game. The Aggies did not use either of Smith's scores toward their total. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. J.R. Smith Made His College Golf Debut and it Was Pretty Fascinating Morning Read's Ward Clayton was there when the 36-year-old former NBA star shot an Smith-Njigba is coming off a season in which a nagging hamstring injury limited him to five catches total, but he led Ohio State in catches (95) and yards (1,606) in 2021. And Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in the first five holes. Smith said thats exactly what he wants from his delayed college experience. Anthony Ford, competing as an individual, shot an 11-over 82. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. The two-time @NBA champ is enrolling @NCATAggies with his sights set on the golf team. North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, Smith had the sixth-best score out of six players on his team. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at Now, in his second semester @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa, #perspective+1 thru his first 10, including a couple of bounce-back birdiesPars at 13 & 14 are strong from the tips, but bogey on the next 3 easier holes start to get in your head before difficult tasks on 18 & 1Need to see good things at 2, 4, & 6Going 36 today! The 6-foot-6 guard was set to join tradition-rich North Carolina under Roy Williams in 2004, but instead jumped straight to the NBA and was a first-round draft pick. As the Associated press reports, Smith participated in an online press conference Monday, in which he revealed his excitement over his impending college career. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. I dont know if the professor is prepared for that, and Im obviously not the average freshman. Age: 21; Year: Junior; Hometown: Hampton, Georgia Smith looked the part, although the photos themselves are surreal. Our man started one over through the first nine holes of his round, but then promptly double-bogeyed the par-3 14th (his 10th). Smith received many congratulations when the news broke on Monday, perhaps none bigger than the one he received from his former teammate and NBA great James. Plus, from the looks of the video below and a handful of tweets from those on-site, Smith really had it going to start the day before things got away from him. JR Smith had a big, bright personality during his 16-year NBA career. Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. After a standout high school basketball career, Smith initially planned to play college ball at the University of North Carolina. Smith is excelling both athletically and academically at North Carolina A&T J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. October 08, 2021. As managing producer for GOLF.com, Cunningham edits, writes and publishes stories on GOLF.com, and manages the brands e-newsletters, which reach more than 1.4 million subscribers each month. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. Smith is not the only one celebrating his accomplishments, as his former teammate LeBron James has chimed in as well. At the time, Smiths agent, Lance Young, told ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. Published To the surprise of absolutely no one, that old Cardale Jones tweet made quite the comeback. Learning how to play in competition. "Play, win. Thats right. Smith went right to the NBA after high school, so he missed out on the college experience. Smith is a walk on and earned his position not only on the team, but in this weeks lineup. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith, 36, enrolled at North Discovery Company. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith is officially taking his talents to college golf. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. JR Smith will get a chance to shoot his shot. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. J.R. Smith is a two-time NBA champion and a former Sixth Man of the year who earned millions of dollars over the course of his 16 seasons. In January, Smith signed an NIL deal with Excel Sports Management. It is no surprise he has penned NIL deals, as Smith has grown in popularity as a college golfer after his time spent in the NBA. Smith has documented his journey in college on Twitter, being open and honest about the struggles of balancing everything. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies hits a tee shot on, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies hits a tee shot on the 6th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round, North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Worlds most famous college golfer J.R. Smith gets emotional after earning 4.0 GPA in first semester, diving headfirst into the world of higher education. Today he competed in his first tournament as an Aggie, and recently explained his goals and purpose to Claude Harmon on Harmons podcast Off Course: Will we get revelations from his golf experience? He made his collegiate debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina, after qualifying for the team by one stroke. J.R. Smith's college golf debut featured a bizarre turn of events. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. Two-time NBA Champion JR Smith has enrolled at North Carolina A&T and has joined the mens golf team. 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On Aug. 24, just a day after starting classes, he was cleared to play golf for the Aggies.Source: Casey Musarra @ New York Post, Front Office Sports: North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA: JR Smith, Mens Golf (: @Turkin35) -via Twitter / April 26, 2022, The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. A Warner Bros. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played professionally for a host of NBA teams, winning NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Love bro. Here are your options. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. if his first semester report card is any indication, he meant it. Its not golf 24/7 even though he enrolled in part to play on the universitys golf team. He is primarily pursuing a degree in liberal studies his classes started on August 18 but he is now playing golf for one of the nations top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Now he is back in the classroom on his way to earning a degree. As for Smiths college golf career, that remains to be seen. JR thought he was just short of his 4.0 goal this semester only to be surprised with the good news today @TheRealJRSmith pic.twitter.com/0mLyPSV9R6, In a video posted the same day, Smith was clearly emotional. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. Recently, now that his NBA days are behind him, Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies and is hoping to get a spot on the Aggies' golf team. Love you kid! Fred Couples' LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday. I ain't gonna lie. Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Although hes had experience of playing in some of basketballs biggest moments in front of millions of people, Smith admitted he was nervous before teeing off. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Miles Albright of the Gardner-Webb, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, Miles Albright of the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, Pedro Rabadan of the Elon Phoenix and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls wait to tee off to begin the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. In a tweet, James wrote, HOW AMAZING IS THIS MAN!!! In January, Smith signed an NIL deal with Excel Sports Management. Smith said he was drawn to the Greensboro, North Carolina, school because of his interest in attending a Historically Black College or University, which follows a push by the NBA and its players to support HBCU traditions and culturein this years All-Star Gamein Atlanta. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. Note: This profile will be updated as more information becomes available. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. All three players will return for repeat runs in L.A., including championships for Howard (2020) and Ariza (2009). 9M; J.R. Smith, the 35-year-old retired NBA champion, officially got NCAA approval to play college golf at North Carolina A&T on Monday. Smith, 36, enrolled at North Carolina A&T; on Aug. 11, pursuing a degree in liberal studies with the intention of joining the golf team while awaiting a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility. Learning how to play from the rough in certain areas. Smith, who qualified to play in the No. The 35-year-old two-time NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, who has enrolled at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on, shot a 10-over 81 on Monday in the first round of the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of, Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. "I dont give a damn whether he wants to stay or go," Smith said. Smith skipped going to college and went straight from high school to the NBA in 2004 but said he began thinking about going to college during a trip to the Dominican Republic with Hall of Famer Ray Allen. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. After retiring from basketball the35-year-old decided to enroll at North Carolina A&T and walk on as a freshman. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! Fred Couples LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. [It was] a learning experience, he said. Sixteen-year NBA veteran JR Smith is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T mens golf team. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. Oh man is right. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | Can you imagine being the fifth guy for George Mason or Radford and rolling up to somebody who was flying private with LeBron James 12 months ago and made $88.3 million over the course of his career? J.R. Smith (right), a 16-year NBA veteran, is a freshman walk-on for North Carolina A&T's golf team. The thought of studying for some pointless accounting final as an English major still haunts my dreams, especially as an adult with adult aches, pains, and responsibilities. But this is what I tell people. BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) J.R. Smith stepped into a hornets nest in his first college golf tournament and it had nothing to do with his high score. The 36-year-old two-time NBA champion was literally stung by hornets while completing his round Tuesday for North Carolina A&T on the second day of Elons Phoenix Invitational. The two-time NBA champion is in the middle of his first semester at NC A&T, where he is playing on the golf team, a move that has been widely covered and that he has explained in depth. That, in and of itself, is success. Smith, who spent 16 years in the NBA, made his college golfing debut in the tournament hosted by Elon. JR Smith made a 16-year NBA career out of embarrassing defenders, bucket after bucket. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. 6:33 AM EDT, Tue October 12, 2021. Since Smith wanted to play on the golf team, and not the basketball team, the green light was given. Whatever you do, dont go rushing to conclusions about Smiths game. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA:JR Smith, Men's Golf (: @Turkin35) pic.twitter.com/wPyIb9zNkm. J.R. Smith played in the pro-am at the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. pic.twitter.com/WlCNZ8cCvk, followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? section: | slug: j-r-smith-now-a-college-golfer-named-north-carolina-a-ts-academic-athlete-of-the-year-with-4-0-gpa | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls drive, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies and Joey Morganti of the Temple Owls drive to the next hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Love bro -via Twitter @KingJames / April 26, 2022. In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. Alamance Country Club is the venue for the week, a par 71 layout measuring 6,867 yards. Smith blames all parties involved, from Rodgers to Gutekunst to coach Matt LaFleur. Proud of you Kid!!! Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 22, 2021, My first deadline is at midnight pic.twitter.com/Za7n4XDQ1j, JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 23, 2021, For me, because I have a wild imagination, its going to be very interesting, Smith said. Now he was diving headfirst into the world of higher education at the age of 36 with the stated mission of playing college golf. I just know how to compete with myself, Smith said. You can read about those travels here and catch his latest thoughts on the Drop Zone Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart | PodBean, GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Heres how J.R. Smiths first college golf tournament played out. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. I was, he said. Then along came the virus. 6 min read. That fact brought is humorous in light of this quote from A&T head coach Richard Watkins from before the tournament begin. A lot of hard work went into that s--- you know Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. So it all correlates the same for me.. Smith went straight from St. Benedicts Preparatory School in New Jersey to the NBA, where he was drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2004. Its going to be fun, Smith said Monday in an online news conference. Smith actually beat a handful of competitors in the first round and headed right back out there for a second 18-hole round Monday. Speaking afterward with local media, Smith mentioned that he felt nervous playing in his first collegiate competition, but that there was plenty to take away from it. How about during freshman year? Smith made six 2. When you're not used to going to school and doing all that s---, ahh man freshman year you don't think you can do it, you always hear about your disabilities.". After making the team, the 36-year-old made his debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Now, instead of first-class cross-country travel for nightly games against the worlds best basketball players, Smith who turns 36 next month is focused on completing class assignments and working on his golf game. J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has transitioned from the court to the golf course and classroom effortlessly. As far as score goes, Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in his first five holes at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Smith first revealed that he was excelling in the classroom at the end of the fall semester. But its still as nerve-racking as shooting a free throw in front of 5,000 instead of making a 5-foot putt in front of three. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. But, put meaning to it, and the heart rate changes. Still, it was a pretty decent start for somebody who, on this day a year ago, was busy winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers -- his second of two titles in his nearly two decades in the NBA. Its not even a week yet but as I get into it, I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, Smith said. 2023 Cable News Network. But its still as nerve-racking as shooting a free throw in front of 5,000 instead of making a 5-foot putt in front of three. WebBelow is a comprehensive draft profile for Anderson, including his scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, combine results, college and high school accolades and overall NFL outlook. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. He even won two championships in the twilight of his time on the court, first with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and then four years later in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies warms up with his fellow, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. In his second round of the day, it followed a similar pattern: a good start with a difficult finish. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery. If you want to find out how good a golfer really is, put the word tournament or money in front of the round. Love bro https://t.co/gqwOLnlcdw. At the time, Smith's agent, Lance Young, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. We also know that his game is no joke. Check out the best photos of Smiths time as a college golfer. Ex-NBA player JR Smith shot a 12-over-par 83 in Round 1 and then a 7-over 78 in Round 2 for North Carolina A&T at Elon's Phoenix Invitational. All Rights Reserved. Perhaps it brought some pressure on the other two guys, but clearly not enough as Rabadan shot 65-66 to lead the event by four. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. WebBelow is a comprehensive draft profile for Anderson, including his scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, combine results, college and high school accolades and overall 7 things I noticed inside NBA champion J.R. 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The 18-year veteran flourished in a bench role last season with the Blazers, averaging 13.4 points in 24.5 minutes while shooting 40.9% from deep. North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0, The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. 18. He remained in the middle of the leaderboard through the front nine at one over par. He also hoped to play on the golf team, but approval from the NCAA regarding the 35-year-olds eligibility was the final hurdle he had to navigate. pic.twitter.com/RDNJGhiRaw. Smith -- who won titles with LeBron James in 2016 as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers -- credited a conversation with Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen as the catalyst for his decision to petition the NCAA to be eligible to play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole, J.R. 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