J.R. Smith reminisced about his time with the New York Knicks, highlighting his bond with rookie Iman Shumpert. After arriving, Smith quickly took Shumpert under his wing, appointing him as his chauffeur. Shumpert, who was unaccustomed to Smith's flamboyant lifestyle, had the task of driving Smith to various places, marking the beginning of their friendship. They bonded over shared experiences and spent significant time together, with Shumpert essentially helping Smith navigate his day-to-day life as he adjusted to the NBA.
"Let me tell you about Shump, man. Shump has always been the same person since I met him... but when I got off the plane, right, he's one of the first people I meet."
"Like, he didn't really know what to expect. He always heard about me and all this other s**t, right. So he's like, 'Yo, what you want to do?"
"I was like, 'Yo, you got a license?' 'Cause I ain't had no license at the time. I ainât had a license for like 10 years at the time."
"At that point, the two became inseparable as Iman had to fetch J.R. from his home... Together, they would go to the gym for workouts."
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