I'm still glad J.R. Smith left Denver.
But what a night for J.R. Smith, huh? In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, he hit eight three-pointers, scored 28 points and helped the Cavaliers win on Atlanta's home court. It was a phenomenal display of shooting in a pressure-packed situation.
I had an NBA-lovin' buddy call me from Chicago, and the first thing out of his mouth was, "I bet you wish he was still with the Nuggets!"
Nope. I'm glad he's gone. Very glad.
By the end of the 2010-11 season, after five years of watching J.