5. Smith paid to untie his rival’s sneakers.
2014 is a fine year.
Maximum Penalty Amount: $50,000 *
For taking off Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion’s shoelaces during a game in 2014, J.R. Smith was fined $50,000. The NBA considered that Smith should have paid a large fine because of his actions, which were seen to be rude and unsportsmanlike.
Smith Paid For Reversing Against Rivals’ Sneakers Copyright: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images
Many people were taken aback by this unusual motion that no one had ever seen before. Fortunately, opponents mostly liked J.R. Smith because he was a beloved figure in the league. The same applied to Marion. The experience made Marion and Smith laugh heartily. It wasn’t as humorous for the league.
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