Nuggets Support Smith
Jun 13 - The Nuggets have not backed down in their support of guard J.R. Smith, whose car accident Saturday resulted in the death of his friend Andre Bell, Smith's father, Earl, said Tuesday.
Earl Smith said the Nuggets organization has been "100 percent" steadfast in standing by J.R. Smith, who enters the final year of his contract next season.
"The only thing we're trying to do right now is be supportive of J.R.," said Rex Chapman, vice president of player personnel for the Nuggets. -- Denver Post
What advice will David Wesley have for Smith, who could face additional charges?
"It's a tough situation," said Wesley. "There's not a thing you can say that eases that pain. I would definitely tell him, 'Don't run from the thoughts and the memories. Embrace (Bell).' "People start trying to avoid a street the way they used to (drive on it). ... I think you should think about it. You should embrace that person's life as opposed to his death. And only time heals it. "People will blame him, and there will be a ton of people who tell him that bad things happen to good people. He has to find that happy medium where maybe he takes some responsibility. But don't kill himself over it. Don't beat himself up to death." -- Rocky Mountain News