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North Carolina A&T's J.R. Smith chips from the 17th fairway during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Oct. 11, 2021. Smith, a former NBA player, hopes his journey to become a college golfer helps others feel comfortable taking up the sport regardless of their background. Smith is part of a new video podcast launching Wednesday designed to make the sport more accessible to young and diverse audiences. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Ex-NBA guard J.R. Smith aims to make golf more accessible

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

North Carolina A&amp;T head golf coach Richard Watkins, left, bumps fists with and North Carolina A&amp;T's J.R. Smith on the ninth hole during the second round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Smith spent 16 years playing in the NBA, winning two world championships. (Woody Marshall/News &amp; Record via AP) **FILE**

Who stung J.R.? Hornets nest puts sting in Smith’s golf debut

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Los Angeles Lakers' JR Smith warms up prior to an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Thursday, July 30, 2020, file photo. The 16-year NBA veteran who won two world championships is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&amp;T men's golf team. He has college eligibility after going straight from high school to the NBA in 2004 instead of playing college basketball at North Carolina. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP, File) **FILE**

J.R. Smith moves from NBA to college classes, golf at N.C. A&T

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. J.R. Smith has joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their championship push. The Lakers announced their long-anticipated signing of Smith as a substitute player on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the first day allowed under the rules of the NBA's summer restart. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

Lakers add veteran J.R. Smith for Orlando championship push

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. The Cavaliers waived Smith, ending his eventful tenure with the team. Cleveland tried to trade Smith, but could not find the right package and released him to cut space under the salary cap and avoid paying any luxury taxes. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

Cavs waive shooting guard JR Smith after eventful tenure

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 7, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) speaks during an press conference following the basketball team's practice during the NBA Finals, in Cleveland. Disgruntled Cavaliers forward J.R. Smith has gotten his wish. The Cavs announced Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, that Smith “will no longer be with team as the organization works with JR and his representation regarding his future.” (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Cavaliers, J.R. Smith parting ways amid stormy season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. Unhappy with his new role, Smith said he hopes the team trades him. Smith hasn’t formally requested a trade, but said Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, that Cleveland’s front office knows he wants out. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

Unhappy JR Smith wants Cavaliers to trade him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart is held back by teammates during a scuffle in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Cleveland. Smart was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NBA fines Celtics’ Smart, Cavs’ Smith for shoving match

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FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith shoots against the Detroit Pistons in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. J.R. Smith has been accused of breaking the cellphone of a fan who tried to videotape him in the middle of the night on a New York City street. Police say the Cavaliers guard turned himself in Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, to face a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge. The NBA champion was given a summons to appear in court at a later date and released. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

NBA player J.R. Smith charged with breaking fan’s phone

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James heads off the court after the team's 107-94 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Backcourt blues: Cavs guards Smith, Hill horrible in Game 2

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press