It's not quite a no-brainer. The kid has proven he has a long way to go in the maturity department, but J.R. Smith may very well be worth the risk for the Nets, writes Dave D'Alessandro. He advises the Nets to take a long look at the Clarksburg native and St. Benedict's Prep graduate, noting that Smith was only recently described as "The Next Vince". Maybe some home cookin' and tutelage under "The Current Vince" would help. And there is no doubt the Nets were once interested.
- Coming home to play may help Smith mature - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Nets Had Interest in Smith Before 2004 Draft - Net Income - NetsDaily Blog