CARMELO ANTHONY: “Kyrie is one of the most skilled players in the history of basketball. He’s like the basketball genius—the maestro when it comes to the game. Is he your most gifted teammate that you’ve played with?” JR SMITH: “It’s weird having you ask me this question… I think he’s the most gifted offensive player I’ve played with.” CARMELO ANTHONY: “You say gifted—are we just talking about basketball?” JR SMITH: “Yeah, just basketball. What he brings to the game—his style of play, his size, his stature. What he’s able to do with the basketball—the way he gets to his spots, the way he posts up bigs—that’s a skill set.” -via YouTube / May 12, 2025