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Ex-NBA champion JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas
Original: Ex-NBA champ JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas
JR Smith, who won NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, has been arrested in Texas on an assault charge, according to ESPN. Details about the alleged incident and any charges he may formally face have not yet been made public. The arrest of the well-known former guard is drawing wide attention given his high profile in basketball.
Why now: A well-known two-time NBA champion has been arrested, making the news notable to sports fans and the wider public.
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