This was the name of JR Smiths friend who died when JR, late for a party passed 4 cars at a stop sign and went into an intersection causing the accident that killed his passenger.
http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2009/06/denver_nuggets_guard_jr_smith.html
It an event that changed him forever.
I don't know him personally to but as a knick we all know his partying habits, playoff meltdown, clowning, etc.

Miss Ida is protective of her son, http://nypost.com/2016/06/20/j-r-smiths-mom-rips-media-you-finally-saw-the-real-j-r-smith/.
THe display of JR's big heart and tearful display after the win seemed to almost say" Im sorry I hurt you mom and dad when I messed up, but now Im a champion".......
That shyt kind of stuck me wrong. It came off as a man looking to be publically absolved of his sins.

On fathers day, maybe Carl Marshall's dad was Missing his son, the passanger in JR's car. Being a world champion does not make things right. I wish he said "I wish Carl was here to share this with me". "OR dedicate the moment to him. If your going public, go big.

Sorry to bring this up, but for all JR is, and he might be a good son, I just can't get over what he did even if he did pay a small debt to society and monetary compensation to the family.
His talent gave him more opportunities and Knicks, even desperate for talent dumped him when enough was enough of his antics and lack of focus. Always something with this kid. His girl problems, clowning, what ever got in the way of him preforming as a professional.

Im not unhappy he won, but disappointed he used to platform to sort of say now he is a champ, its all good.
No JR, For all the good you do there is always a bit of transparency that leaves me with doubt that your not all that genuine. That's my take.

The real JR is sensitive kid who has a championship ring to put on his blood stained hands.

Carl Marshall. Lets make JR's win make this guy remembered.
"I messed up", no JR, it was a little more than that. You did not make amends. You need to work that your with yourself.
Thats between you and your god.