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How JR Smith Fits In With Lakers Now As Avery Bradley’s Roster Replacement

Jessie Coffield speaks with Senior Writer for Deadspin Carron Phillips about the expectations for the NBA's first game as the league returns to the season between the Lakers and Clippers.

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When Avery Bradley opted out of traveling to Orlando, FL with the Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were set on one player in particular to take his spot on the roster:

JR Smith.

The man whose last memorable moment was one that might go down as one of the biggest blunders in all of sports history (see Game 1 of 2018 NBA Finals).