Happy birthday! J. R. Smith turns 39 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on September 9, 2024

The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 39 on Monday, Sep. 9, 2024.

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NBA star J. R. Smith is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player J. R. Smith has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born Earl Joseph Smith III in Freehold Borough on September 9, 1985, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Smith's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little J. R. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for J. R. Smith as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, J. R., you're the best!