Multi-Billionaire Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) Think about it both are essentially the same players, aside of their height obviously:- Both come off the bench- Both fire long range bombs with respected accuracy- Both can explode to the rim - Both are instant offense and can turn a close game into blowouts in matter of minutes- Both can also shoot their teams out of the game- Both can be headcase for their teams- Both can pass the ball as if they're PGs... J.R. runs a lot of our offense even when we have a true PG on the floor (Billups/ Lawson/ Carter)... both can run plays for their teams and thrive on pick and roll involving their bigs - Both have incredible athleticisms Extra similarities:- Both have participated in Dunk Contest and never participated in 3 pt contest http://nimg.sulekha.com/sports/original700/j-r-smith-sean-marks-2009-3-25-22-33-14.jpghttp://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/jack_mccallum/12/18/suspension.reaction/p1.jr.jpghttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/_42w5-R0zz2g/SU8W4cKKzLI/AAAAAAAAETk/2AQSgTdO0J8/s400/nate+robinson+on+leon+powe.jpg So J.R. Smith or Nate Robinson? Edited June 15, 2010 by Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate, better passer, better role player, energy off the bench. Plus Nate is a headcase but not as much as JR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 JR Smith without question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trutrojan8 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I'll take Nate. In the .2% of Nuggets games that I'll actually watch, I'll notice JR Smith either hits 5 three pointers, or misses 15 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I think JR Smith is the better player when consistent but I would rather have Nate Robinson on my team. He just hypes up the crowd and he is also a better passer than JR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted June 15, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate can be less selfish, and he does more on the court. JR Smith is most effective when he's spotting up for a shot, relying on a superstar teammate or a post player to get him the ball in ideal situations. I'll take Nate Robinson. He can create his own shot, he's one of the fastest players in the league, and he's more passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I love both players for their flair, but both are nutjobs sometimes haha. That said, I take Nate by a hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Smith is nearly a foot taller. If we're choosing between essentially the same players, give me the bigger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenIverson#1fan Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 JR Smith. He has better stats. Nate is close behind him. Smith's probelm which a lot of people will point out is he's inconsistent. He can go 10-11 on his FGs one night, the other 2-9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExplosiveScoring Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate Robinson.....his playoff run has proved it. Smith hasn't done anything in the playoffs except for this.... http://i39.tinypic.com/sestft.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate Robinson.....his playoff run has proved it. Smith hasn't done anything in the playoffs except for this.... http://i39.tinypic.com/sestft.jpgProved what? That he's worthy of at least 7+ minutes off the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate is the 2nd most skilled bench player in the NBA behind Crawford so obviously it is him, JR Smith is a solid spot up shooter, and 'solid' is generous. Nate is more creative and if he ever learns to play with his head on straight, he could win the 6th man of the year every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate is the 2nd most skilled bench player in the NBA behind Crawford so obviously it is him, JR Smith is a solid spot up shooter, and 'solid' is generous. Nate is more creative and if he ever learns to play with his head on straight, he could win the 6th man of the year every year.What does Manu not come off the bench these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted June 15, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nate is the 2nd most skilled bench player in the NBA behind Crawford so obviously it is him, JR Smith is a solid spot up shooter, and 'solid' is generous. Nate is more creative and if he ever learns to play with his head on straight, he could win the 6th man of the year every year.Most skilled? I have to disagree with that. Ginobili and Odom have both of those guys beat. Although Lamar doesn't play up to his potential most of the time, he's still much more skilled than Nate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) Nate Robinson. Compare the impacts each had on the team come playoff time. JR Smith has the same ego but Nate looks like a winner and a true teammate. Edited June 16, 2010 by Cleveland's Finest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) I love how Nate is now looked upon as a winner and a great teammate after his play in Game 6 against Orlando and the last 2 games in the Finals, yet earlier in the playoffs people were saying how he isn't getting any playing time because his style of play isn't conclusive to winning and is detrimental to the team. Its funny how a couple of impressive performances make people forget. They are basically the same player but I think Nate is better at creating for himself and because of that, give me Nate despite being nearly a foot shorter than Smith. I have never liked Smith and I have a soft spot for little guys though and I can't deny that plays a factor in my choice. Edited June 16, 2010 by Built Ford Tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Proved what? That he's worthy of at least 7+ minutes off the bench?No, that hes the best dinosaur walker in the league silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 No, that hes the best dinosaur walker in the league silly.I was talking about Robinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I watched a lot of Nate when he was with the Knicks, and while I always loved his charisma and explosive play, I'd rather have JR Smith. Nate's better at creating his own shot and can be more selfless, but the problem is he can't play SG for more than a few spot minutes. His size causes defensive mismatches, and putting him at PG means you also have to deal with his poor decision making as a playmaker. Smith is a perfect SG's size of 6'6'', allowing him to play in his comfort zone as a scorer at SG. He's a better shooter than Nate, and has an easier time of finishing at the rim. He also has become a solid defender who you don't have to worry about being constantly at a size disadvantage. And while he is not the best decision-maker, he has become a pretty decent passer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExplosiveScoring Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 No, that hes the best dinosaur walker in the league silly.No, that he's the best chicken dancer in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Nate Robinson.....his playoff run has proved it. Smith hasn't done anything in the playoffs except for this.... http://i39.tinypic.com/sestft.jpgEven though I'm a Laker fan, I love this. What a G. I love watching people act a fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Give me JR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am the OP but haven't given mine, so here's... I'll take J.R. Mainly because of his size and potential to be a full time starting SG on a team. I don't think (as good as Nate has behaved and bought in the Celtics system) teams think he can be a full-time starter at either SG or PG. His size really limits him. In Denver, J.R. and Karl don't see eye-to-eye. The way Karl communicates with J.R. is through his assistants... even when subbing him in the game, he would tell his assistant to say it to J.R. I do think J.R. needs a better coach, someone who can reach him and get him to understand what coaches want him to see. Someone like Gregg Popovich, Phil Jackson, or Doc Rivers, people who push the buttons the right way. I do think he can truly blossom as an NBA All Star. Sky is the limit for this guy... you see all the highlights of him, 360 dunks/ layups, three pt spree... but this guy has a lot to offer. He has no clue how to play mid-range or develop inside game like post up, shoot off the dribble, screens. Passing wise, he has great great vision (almost like a PG) and equally has the passing ability. He can be definitely coached to be a better help rebounder, a better help defender, a better individual defender. J.R.'s bar is longer than Nate's... I'm convinced. Get one of those three coaches (esp. Phil) to coach J.R., you will see the diamond come out from the rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliCurbStomppa Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I love JR's game but i rather have Nate on my team simply because hes a playmaker and he can do more and also hes consistent night in, night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenIverson#1fan Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I agree with this guy. ^ Nate's a better shooter and is consistent. You have to be consistnt in baskeball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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