Hornets Hoping J.R. Smith Participates In Summer League

SPUROFTHAMOMENT · #1 06-12-06, 05:10 PM

The Times-Picayune - If J.R. Smith is still a Hornet by the time it rolls around, New Orleans is hoping that he, along with Brandon Bass, Kirk Snyder, Marcus Fizer and Linton Johnson, he will play for the summer league team in July in Las Vegas.

"And if not for all of it, at least for portions," Bower said. "We won't force anybody, obviously, but we are encouraged with their willingness to prepare and improve. It's a great midsummer checkup."

The Hornets could trade Smith, who will enter his third season this fall, before July. Smith clashed with Scott during the season and lost his starting job.

According to The Times-Picayune, Smith has participated in workouts in Houston with John Lucas, a former NBA player and coach. Smith is working out with other NBA players such as Steve Francis and Mike James. And according to Smith's father, Earl, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard now is at 225 pounds with 1 percent body fat.

The Hornets could wait until after the summer league to trade Smith -- if they trade him at all -- so he can showcase his abilities for opposing scouts.

Sorry if already posted

Quadzilla99 · #2 06-12-06, 05:27 PM

1 percent Bodyfat? I used to work as a Personal trainer and it is virtually impossible to have 1% bodyfat, even the Olympic marathoners don't have 1 percent bodyfat. That's a crock of sh*t.

bevo · #3 06-12-06, 05:29 PM

its his father saying it, its all Page Ranking ....

I'd love to be close to that though... I'm closer to the other end of the rainbow

these days ...

SCdac · #4 06-12-06, 05:33 PM

Hmmm, I hope our best oppurtunity to trade for him didnt pass us up.

jackc852 · #5 06-12-06, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadzilla99

1 percent Bodyfat? I used to work as a Personal trainer and it is virtually impossible to have 1% bodyfat, even the Olympic marathoners don't have 1 percent bodyfat. That's a crock of sh*t.

actually sprinters tend to carry less bf than marathoners in general but yeah, 3% is virtually impossible.

scheely · #6 06-12-06, 05:41 PM

we'll see.....

ChumpDumper · #7 06-12-06, 05:45 PM

I think he meant to say he was drinking 1% milk to strengthen his bones.

Derek Flint · #8 06-12-06, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadzilla99

1 percent Bodyfat? I used to work as a Personal trainer and it is virtually impossible to have 1% bodyfat, even the Olympic marathoners don't have 1 percent bodyfat. That's a crock of sh*t.

I was just gonna point out the same thing.

mg06 · #9 06-12-06, 06:09 PM

There comes a point where losing fat is no longer beneficial, as it's essencial for life.

2% to 4% body fat is the essencial threshold, with athletes ranging between 6% to 13%.

pjjrfan · #10 06-12-06, 06:12 PM

I knew this gut would come in handy.

l=w · #11 06-12-06, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bonnington

1% body fat and you'll die, with your body eating your muscles tissue. Complete Page Ranking crap.

Well, it's his DAD . Don't expect truthful scouting reports from close family.

Seventyniner · #12 06-12-06, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bevo

I'd love to be close to that though... I'm closer to the other end of the rainbow

these days ...

Doctor: "Wait a minute...104% body fat?!"
(to Homer) Doctor: "Hey! No eating in the tub!"

BehaviorDisorder · #13 06-13-06, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SCdac

Hmmm, I hope our best oppurtunity to trade for him didnt pass us up.

nice Bruce Bowen replacement when BB decides to hang them up.

shelden · #14 06-14-06, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SPUROFTHAMOMENT

According to The Times-Picayune, Smith has participated in workouts in Houston with John Lucas, a former NBA player and coach. Smith is working out with other NBA players such as Steve Francis and Mike James

Careful, Josh! Don't want to pick up any bad habits.