Former NBA guard Earl Joseph “J.R.” Smith III was taken into police custody in North Texas on Monday afternoon following an active warrant for family violence assault causing bodily injury, according to local authorities.
- Arrest Details and Jail Status
- Professional Basketball Career Overview
- Life After the NBA and Education
- Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where was JR Smith arrested?
- What specific charges does JR Smith face?
- Which facility is JR Smith being held in?
- What teams did JR Smith play for during his NBA career?
- Did JR Smith play college sports after the NBA?
Officers from the Royse City Police Department intercepted Smith around 2:45 p.m. along eastbound Interstate 30 after an automated in-car license plate reader flagged his vehicle. The underlying arrest warrant originated from the Southlake Police Department.
Arrest Details and Jail Status
Following the traffic stop, law enforcement officers transported Smith to the Hunt County Detention Center. Booking records show that Smith was charged with assault causing bodily injury family violence, with no bond initially set.
Police officials have not yet released specific details regarding the circumstances of the alleged family violence incident that led to the warrant. According to law enforcement statements, Smith’s brother was present in the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop, and the car was subsequently released to him.
Professional Basketball Career Overview
Smith played 16 seasons in the NBA from 2004 to 2020, suiting up for the New Orleans Hornets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. Over his professional career, he established himself as a prolific perimeter scorer:
- Named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2013 while playing for the New York Knicks.
- Won his first NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside LeBron James in the 2016 season.
- Won a second NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2020 Orlando bubble season.
- Career averages of 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
Life After the NBA and Education
After his time in the NBA concluded, Smith transitioned to collegiate athletics and higher education. He enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in 2021 as a walk-on for the men’s golf team, competing in various amateur tournaments. In May, he officially graduated from the university with a liberal arts and studies degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was JR Smith arrested?
JR Smith was arrested on Monday afternoon along eastbound Interstate 30 in North Texas by the Royse City Police Department.
What specific charges does JR Smith face?
Smith was booked on an active warrant out of the Southlake Police Department for family violence assault causing bodily injury.
Which facility is JR Smith being held in?
He was transported to and detained at the Hunt County Detention Center following the traffic stop.
What teams did JR Smith play for during his NBA career?
Smith played for the New Orleans Hornets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers over 16 seasons.
Did JR Smith play college sports after the NBA?
Yes, after stepping away from professional basketball, Smith walked on to the North Carolina A&T men’s golf team and competed collegiately while completing his degree.
