Swaggy just turned 30 and got engaged, so those things aren’t JR Smithish, but Swaggy does see some similarities.
Here is what he had to say in a Q&A with SLAM.
SLAM: The Finals start tomorrow—Cavaliers or Warriors?
NY: I’m going with my man JR Smith. He representing all of us right now—people like me [laughs]. He was killing and that’s so dope. I think it’s going to be a tough series especially with Golden State balling and Stephen Curry. I think the Warriors have a good team now, but it’s something about them Cavs, man.
SLAM: Yeah, you tweeted that JR Smith was balling against the Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Offensively, both of you have similarities. Do you agree with Smith’s statement about taking contested shots rather than open ones because they’re boring?
NY: Right? That’s me! I think I made more contested shots than open shots [this season]. [Laughs]
SLAM: During the season, Byron Scott mentioned some flaws to your game like moving without the ball and your defense. Are those some things you’re going to really focus on improving this summer?
NY: Yeah, most definitely, especially if we get someone in free agency. I know I might have to play off the ball a lot. Hey man, I might have to get my JR Smith role on. [Laughs]
Swaggy also said he took the rim out to dinner, since she was the reason he had a bad shooting season.