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![JR Smith addresses his fans with a video message.]()
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JR Smith addresses his fans with a video message.
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![He wants to explain what can be seen here.]()
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He wants to explain what can be seen here.
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![Smith (right) with his former teammate and superstar LeBron James.]()
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Smith (right) with his former teammate and superstar LeBron James.
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![A peaceful protest in Los Angeles.]()
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A peaceful protest in Los Angeles.
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The United States has been in great turmoil for days. After a white policeman murdered dark-skinned George Floyd, protests against racism and police violence took place across national borders.
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Chaots also use the riots for acts of violence and looting. Suddenly, ex-NBA star JR Smith is in the spotlight. His car is in a residential area in Los Angeles. Smith sees a man smashing the window of his car. As the situation escalates.
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A video published by «TMZ» shows Smith hitting the man and kicking him badly until he finally manages to escape.
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“Problem with the goddamn system”
The former Cleveland Cavaliers player later explains in a Twitter video. “Before you see it anywhere else: One of those damn little white boys broke my window. I followed him and spanked his ass. He didn’t know whose window he broke and took beatings, »the 34-year-old continues. “It’s probably not a hate crime. I have no problem with someone who has no problem with me. It’s a problem with the goddamn system. »
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Smith played for 15 years in the NBA, including for the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets and most recently for Cleveland. With the Cavaliers, he won the title alongside LeBron James in 2016. He has been without a club since 2019. (leo)
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