- Report: Lakers expected to be in the mix for Blake Griffin
- LeBron James offers ecstatic reaction to David Fizdale leaving Lakers for front office position on Jazz
- Chris Broussard questions John Wall’s decision to sign with the Clippers: ‘I think he would’ve been better off going to the Lakers’
- Report: Lakers coaching staff and front office want to see it work with Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles
- Report: Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will exercise his option for the 2022-23 season
- Report: High-ranking people believe Kyrie Irving joining the Lakers could still be on the table
- Malik Monk says he’s open to taking less money to stay with Lakers
- Report: Kyrie Irving could be willing to sign with Lakers for $6 million mid-level exception
- Report: Lakers are only team eyeing Kyrie Irving via sign-and-trade, but Nets aren’t believed to have interest in available deals
- Report: Sources ‘very’ close to the situation ‘strongly’ believe Kyrie Irving is trying to make his way to the Lakers
J.R. Smith Vows to Pay Exorbitant Fine Facing Teenage Black Lives Matter Protester
- Updated: August 29, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard J.R. Smith isn’t able to join Black Lives Matter protests right now, but that doesn’t mean he can’t help the cause.
The veteran shooter took to social media to offer his assistance in helping a teenage protester pay for a large fine that she was given as a result of a recent protest.
Send that over! I got it! #GoodTrouble #JerseyStrong https://t.co/HPrZdEitx9
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 29, 2020
The story of the fine quickly went viral following initial reports on Friday, with many on social media questioning the legality of the bill in the first place.
While Smith has often been known for his jovial and somewhat lackadaisical persona, he’s maintained appropriate seriousness throughout the recent social upheaval.
According to a recent report, Smith made a point in reminding his fellow teammates to register to vote for the upcoming elections.
Danny Green says that before the Lakers began their practice today, JR Smith reminded all of the players to make sure they have registered to vote.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) August 28, 2020
In recent days, it has become clear that many NBA players are growing frustrated with a sense that they are powerless to enact change from within the Orlando, Fla. bubble.
Smith is proving that being a driving force behind change by helping the people on the frontlines is very possible indeed.
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