Chris Smith, the New Jersey native, former Louisville standout and one-time Knicks guard, was once best-known as J.R. Smith's younger brother.
Now Smith's story--and faith--have changed that.
Chris Smith is now Ariel Smith, a name change brought upon by a conversion to Orthodox Jewish faith. As detailed in a conversation with the New York Post, Smith leaned on a former Knicks star to guide him and he begins a new life and tries to resurrect a hoops career overseas.
Chris Smith, the former Knicks point guard and J.