Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is reportedly being sued for $2.5 million for an incident from last November outside a New York City nightclub in which he allegedly choked and struck a man.
ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst reported the news Sunday, indicating Justin Brown filed a lawsuit against Smith on Thursday for emotional distress and physical injuries.
According to the documents Windhorst cited, Brown attempted to approach Smith for a photo request at approximately 4 a.m. when Smith stopped at a pizza shop after leaving 1Oak nightclub in Manhattan.
Smith declined the photo request, and Brown allegedly provoked Smith into striking him in the head and neck area when he said, "That's why you got kicked out of New York."
Smith's attorney, Alex Spiro, was adamant in telling Windhorst his client is innocent and even threatened legal action from his side.
"If they have the audacity to file a frivolous claim against J.R., we will counterclaim for defamation and defend the suit aggressively," Spiro said. "This was a cash grab from the start."
The 2013 NBA Sixth Man of the Year has also downplayed the ...
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J.R. Smith Reportedly Sued for $2.5M for NYC Nightclub Encounter
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