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By Kenneth Teape (@teapester725)
In what many expect to be a big award
winning season for the Knicks, the first award came rolling in today in the
form of Sixth Man of the Year for J.R. Smith.
Smith is the third Knick in franchise to win the award, joining John
Starks (1996-1997) and Anthony Mason (1994-1995). Smith beat out another former Knick, Clippers
guard Jamal Crawford, who finished second.
Smith led all bench players in scoring
this season with 18.1 points per game, with Crawford next at 16.5 points and
Golden State point guard Jarrett Jack third with 12.9.
