According to cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, team officials say that Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith is “highly motivated” to have a standout year after having disappointing seasons in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
Talk to members of the Cavs organization and they will say the same thing: Smith is “highly motivated” after two dreadful seasons.
A strong summer has him ready. At 33 years old and near the end of his career, Smith understands what’s at stake here. He needs a strong camp. If not, well, there are plenty of options behind him.
Drafted in 2004, Smith wasn’t always expected to fit a role where the ball wasn’t consistently in his hands.