On the one hand I understand what he is saying about the untying of the shoes. While it is juvenile he has been doing to for years and no one has ever said anything to him until now.
On the flip side of that, he is a grown man and some of his actions are just too childlike for someone who plays a professional sport.
Here is what JR had to say to the NYC media about shoelacegate and being misunderstood.
JR Smith says he doesn't know if he's playing tonight. #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 11, 2014
JR Smith said he spoke with Mike Woodson about the shoelace incidents. Did things get cleared up? "Yeah, kind of. I guess." #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 11, 2014
JR Smith said he's been pulling the shoelace stunt for 4-5 years. Says he's 'extremely surprised' that it's become a big issue. #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 11, 2014
JR: "I've been doing it 4-5 years & have only seen it from a joking side… I guess some people don't have the sense of humor others have."
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 11, 2014
J.R. Smith was asked if his actions have been misunderstood. "I've been misunderstood my whole life. It's not going to change now."
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 11, 2014
Mike Woodson wouldn’t take questions on JR’s status for tonight’s game.