There’s something about golf that NBA players just find undeniable. From MJ’s well-documented golfing activities to Steph’s incredible hole-in-one putt last week, the two sports seem joined at the hip. In a pretty cool conversation on Kevin Garnett’s podcast, 2016 NBA champ J.R. Smith spilled the beans on some surprising similarities between basketball and golf. It’s been three years since Smith retired from the NBA, and now he’s taking the golf world by storm. His insights can be related to stars like Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry during their transition to golf.

Let’s dive into his unexpected confession and see how it might connect with two iconic figures.

JR Smith’s transition from hooping to golfing

So, picture this – JR Smith, the dude who rocked the NBA, is now slinging golf clubs like a pro. In the podcast, KG Certified, he let us in on a secret: rhythm is the name of the game. Kevin Garnett always brings his A-game to the show and gets the best out of the guests. Considering that some greats like Stephen Curry want to score big on the golf course, the discussion was very intriguing.

Whether it’s basketball or golf, it’s all about that sweet rhythm. Since retiring, Smith has returned to college. Not exactly to study but to play golf. The former Cleveland Cavaliers guard is now an active member of North Carolina A&T’s men’s golf team.

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He continued that in basketball, you need to build momentum, but in golf, you just need a bit of rhythm for a shorter span. JR has found his groove in both sports, and his golf swing is like an extension of his killer shot on the court.

He said, “All you need is that rhythm for two or three seconds you don’t need it for 48 minutes 20 minutes like you just need at a little small increments from two to three seconds and then wait another 20 minutes“.

Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan’s golf aspirations

JR’s rhythm talk got us thinking about two of the biggest golfing names in basketball history – Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry.

MJ, the GOAT, is a legend on the golf course too. And with JR’s words of wisdom on rhythm and balance in golf, he might just be onto something that could bring His Airness‘ golf game to another level.

As for Chef Curry, we all know he’s been cookin’ it up on the greens too. After all, winning the American Century Championship golf tournament is no small feat. Now, with JR’s advice on visualization and finding that perfect arc, Curry might be cooking up even more birdies and eagles.

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JR Smith’s golf journey has been nothing short of mind-blowing. Who would’ve thought that the dude who used to drain three-pointers is now conquering the greens? But hey, it’s all about rhythm, balance, and a dash of visualization.

As the NBA legends venture into the world of golf, JR’s insights might just be the secret sauce they need to master the game.