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Good J.R. Smith vs. Bad J.R. Smith
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 102-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 102-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Who is J. R. Smith?

The question has been hanging over J.R. Smith's career since he was drafted 18th in the 2004 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Nine years later, it is still being asked. And Smith's long-term future, the role the New York Knicks will play in it, and perhaps Carmelo Anthony's best shot at an NBA title will all be defined by how Smith answers these questions over the next few weeks.

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