1. A 140-Character Fine by J.R. Smith
2013 is the year of the fine.
Total Estimated Fine: $25,000*
In our social media-driven society, everything and anything may come back to bite you. This is one of the many reasons it’s important to be careful what you post online, especially for celebrities. J.R. Smith, the brother of Chris Smith, responded to remarks made by Detroit Pistons player Brandon Jennings regarding Chris Smith’s inclusion on an NBA roster. Should we say tweet instead?
J.R. Smith lost $25,000. He spent 140 characters tweeting to defend his brother. It is a small price to pay for an NBA player to protect his family’s honor.