The Denver Nuggets will have instant offense for years to come.
Already with two of the top four scorers in the NBA on their roster, the Nuggets re-signed sharpshooter J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday.
“We’re extremely delighted to have J.R. back,” said Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien. “His blend of off-the-charts athleticism and long-range shooting ability is rare, especially for someone his age. We believe his best basketball is still to come.”
The 22-year-old Smith, who averaged 12.3 points last regular season and 18.3 last postseason, has provided the Nuggets with much-needed three-point shooting during his two years with the team. He shot just over 40 percent from long range last season, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers.
Smith, who was acquired from Chicago in 2006 in exchange for Howard Eisley and two second-round draft picks, had his best game with the Nuggets on Feb. 22 when he exploded for a career-high 43 points off the bench.
Along with Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony, Smith will continue to help the Nuggets be one of the top scoring teams in the NBA. Denver ranked second in the league with 110.7 points per game last season.
source: Mike Slane
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