JR Smith Gets Ruthless Meme Treatment After Dion Waiters Signing

NBA Twitter had a field day after JR Smith was passed up by the Lakers.

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JR Smith has had some bad luck in the NBA over the last couple of years. It all started in 2018 during Game 1 of the NBA Finals when he came through with quite possibly the worst play in the history of the league. Following that, Smith was released by the Cavaliers and we haven't seen him out on the court ever since. Smith was given a glimmer of hope recently as the Lakers let him try out for an open roster spot. He ended up going against Dion Waiters who was most recently released by the Miami Heat.

Unfortunately for Smith, the Lakers ended up going with Waiters. The announcement was made yesterday as it was revealed that Waiters would be given a contract until the end of the season.

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In typical internet fashion, Smith received a ton of memes at his expense. The NBA champion is an extremely memeable individual which is oftentimes taken advantage of and yesterday was absolutely no exception. Some of the jokes ranged from his relationship with LeBron to his general confusion at the situation.

Check out some of the best memes, below and let us know what you think of the Lakers' latest signing, in the comments. 

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.