"What people don't understand about marijuana, which they don't, what they want to continuously label me for" - J.R. Smith on fans making fun of him for iconic goof-up in 2018 NBA Finals

Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith recently spoke about his blunder in the 2018 NBA Finals. Smith joined his former teammate, Iman Shumpert, on the podcast, Iman Amongst Men, where he shed light on the situation.

J.R. Smith was part of the Cavs team that rivaled the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals for four straight years. During the 2018 Finals, he copped heavy criticism for his mistake in Game 1.

With seconds left on the clock and the scores tied, Smith gathered a rebound. But instead of attempting a shot, he dribbled the ball away from the basket, much to the astonishment of fans and his own teammates. The Cavaliers went on to lose the game in overtime.

Many fans poked fun at Smith for his lack of awareness, blaming his affinity for marijuana as the cause of the blunder. On Shumpert's podcast, Smith shared his thoughts on the matter:

"What people don't understand about marijuana, which they don't, what they want to continuously label me for. I like weed, weed is fine. There's nothing really wrong with cannabis."

Smith concluded by saying:

"So if worst come to worst, if somebody did smoke before the game, he's not gonna be high three hours later."

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J.R. Smith's life after basketball

JR Smith seems to be enjoying his post-NBA career.

After his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, J.R. Smith decided to retire. Surprisingly, he decided to go to college and earned a 4.0 GPA in his first semester.

Smith's post-NBA career allows him to explore other interests. While some NBA players pursue coaching after retiring, Smith went a different route.

On Twitter, Smith has repeatedly shown his appreciation for his next chapter. From his studies to his college golf career, Smith looks like he's genuinely enjoying his retirement.