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Hornets rookie J.R. Smith continually improved this season, and now his potential seems boundless
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When J.R. Smith made the jump from high school to the NBA, he didn't expect to spend so much time sitting on the bench, getting criticized by his coach for poor defensive play or -- to meet a demand issued by Hornets veterans -- having to bring snacks for teammates on road trips.
Yet it was all part of a growing process that has helped transform Smith from an unsure 19-year-old rookie into a dependable scorer and starter for the Hornets.