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Mar 2023
34m 17s

'Redefined: J.R. Smith': Growing Up in t...

The Ringer
About this episode

Wos is back this weekend with an incredible guest, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, to discuss his new four-part docuseries, 'Redefined: J.R. Smith,' which unravels the story of J.R.'s resilience. Throughout the podcast, the two discuss his early career and what it was like being drafted at the age of 19, the role of the media and how he dealt with the limelight, his time spent going back to college at North Carolina A&T, and winning his championships.


Host: Wosny Lambre

Guest: J.R. Smith

Producers: Jade Whaley and Sasha Ashall

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