On Monday night, J.R. Smith, like millions of other Americans, was watching football. And like many other Jets-Bills viewers, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard had an observation about a certain All-Pro cornerback.
So, you know, Smith tweeted something out.
Damn #Revisisland turning into a tourist resort… #JustSaying
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 16, 2016
Whew, that’s harsh, but he did say #justsaying…
The next day, Revis saw Smith’s tweet, and he was not amused, sparking some back-and-former between the two athletes.
@TheRealJRSmith still heading to Canton though. What about you??? 👀
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) September 16, 2016
You right congrats! Just thought I would throw gas on the fire. Tired of people saying you losing it. #HOF https://t.co/Ggm6uDamwF
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 17, 2016
Revis really went for the low-road there, pointing out that Smith is not as good at basketball as he is at football, which has to cut deep. Smith, to his credit, responded graciously, though it’s hard to take seriously the idea that he’s tired of people saying Revis is losing it… right after saying Revis is losing it.
Here, Smith probably should have just left things alone. Instead, he got a liiiiittle bit preachy.
Don't be sensitive…Be better…Respect that someone got you an let that feeling remind you to not let it happen again. #ProToPro @Revis24
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 17, 2016
Revis, a massively successful player who likely does not need anyone to tell him how to self-motivate, did not find Smith’s “pro-to-pro” advice compelling.
haha I can't respect someone who has never played the position so its best you take a back seat on this one bro bro!!!
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) September 17, 2016
We both won ships. We both will go down in the history books. Just think its funny him saying that especially after we've crossed paths. ☺️
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) September 16, 2016
Despite some banter with his followers, J.R. seems to be done responding to Revis. He did throw up some subtweets, though. It’s not entirely clear if Smith is hating on Revis or his followers or who, but both of these tweets are Jay Z lyrics, the former coming from the dis track “Takeover.”
Jay said it best. "Wise men shouldn't argue with fools cause people from a distance can't tell who is who"
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 17, 2016
Sensitive thugs y'all all need hugs!!
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 17, 2016
Hopefully these guys can hug it out.
