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JR Smith reveals truth about NBA Finals play, Knicks, depression and LeBron's lifestyle| The Pivot

JR Smith reveals truth about NBA Finals play, Knicks, depression and LeBron's lifestyle| The Pivot

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JR Smith reveals truth about NBA Finals play, Knicks, depression and LeBron's lifestyle| The Pivot

Former NBA star JR Smith discusses his career and the mental health challenges he faced while playing at the professional level. He provides a detailed look at his infamous 2018 NBA Finals mistake and talks about finding a new identity after retiring from the league.

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Former NBA star JR Smith discusses his career and the mental health challenges he faced while playing at the professional level. He provides a detailed look at his infamous 2018 NBA Finals mistake and talks about finding a new identity after retiring from the league.

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NBA Career ReflectionMental Health in Sports2018 NBA FinalsLife After BasketballProfessional Athlete Lifestyle
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A central shot shows J.R. Smith looking down and covering his face in a moment of vulnerability. On the right side, three hosts are shown in smaller boxes with serious expressions. Large, bold text occupies the left side, highlighting a quote about playing through depression.

I'm thinking we going to call time out. >> 107-107 >> 107-107 >> It looked like they was trying to deny Bron... Like, bro, if I shoot this [ __ ] they going to be mad as [ __ ] I'm trying to get you the ball. Like, bro, this is your job. He was like, that's why you get the big bucks. Welcome to The Pivot, J.R. Smith, man, two-time NBA champion, once called a hobbyist, actually. That's what Kevin Love called you. There are people in the world, Odell Beckham Jr., but like he could do everything... You're the same, man... Was it hard to sort of settle down into doing one thing because you were so good at so many?
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