Redefined: J.R. SmithHis life is on a new course.
Drafted to the NBA out of high school when he was only 19 years old, two time NBA Champion JR Smith has a new focus. He's getting a college education and pursuing a new athletic passion at the nation’s largest historically black university - North Carolina A&T.
DirectorPhilip Knowlton
Mulligan
Apr 3, 2023
J.R. Smith, his friends and family reflect on JR's NBA career, and J.R. arrives on campus to a warm welcome from his fellow North Carolina A&T Aggies - everyone is excited to have the NBA champion on campus.
Three the Hard Way
Apr 3, 2023
J.R. meets his new team and quickly realizes there will be no gimmes here — he has to earn his spot on the team like everyone else. Senior teammates Diego and Xavier give him the freshman treatment as he adjusts to online classes and gets a feel for A&T’s famous “Aggie Pride”.
Reading the Green
Apr 3, 2023
While J.R. embraces his studies at an HBCU steeped in social justice history, he becomes an advocate for the A&T golf team and prepares for his highly anticipated collegiate golf debut.
Swish
Apr 3, 2023
Tension builds amongst the team, leading to a closed-door meeting led by J.R.. Despite this, the team still finds ample reasons to celebrate.
