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Jul 23, 2008 8:32 PM EST
Restricted free agent J.R. Smith has been added to the U.S. Select team which will scrimmage against the U.S. National team, the Denver Post is reporting.

"I'm happy; it's a blessing," Smith said if his addition to the select squad. "Hopefully, one day I'll be able to play on the Olympic team."

Smith finished the season strong, averaging 18.3 points a game versus the Lakers in the playoffs. He is a restricted free agent and the Nuggets have made a qualifying offer to him, ensuring their stance that they want Smith back.

"The work is definitely paying off," Smith said. "Even after the car accident it's just a blessing to be here today. It's not the Olympic team, but it's still a shot and it shows that people are looking at me with respect."

Via Denver Post

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so basically he's a sparring partner.

Posted by Pharzeone:

Isn't it a big deal. I remember when Lee was added everybody was going nuts about it.

i don't even remember whether Lee was on the Olympic practice squad or not.

[Edited by - TMS on 07-23-2008 10:15 PM]

considering he was involved in a major brawl on the court, as well as many off the court situations, this is an interesting addition to the olympic select team. i'm surprised by this.

Posted by martin:

Posted by TMS:

Posted by Pharzeone:

Isn't it a big deal. I remember when Lee was added everybody was going nuts about it.

i don't even remember whether Lee was on the Olympic practice squad or not.

[Edited by - TMS on 07-23-2008 10:15 PM]

He was last summer.

i was just replying to Pharzeone's assertion that Knick fans were making a big deal out of it.