Since its foundation in 1946, the NBA has become as much an American establishment as our own democracy. Sports columnist Matt Barnthouse, a political science major, highlights this in his column comparing some of your favorite NBA stars with some memorable politicians.
JR Smith: Joe Biden
JR Smith and Joe Biden are lovable goofballs. Take a contested three-point shot 5 seconds into the shot clock? That’s good ‘ol JR! Accidentally whisper an f-bomb on national television? That’s good ‘ol Joe. They aren’t the most refined in the way they handle life, but they are perhaps the most genuine.