Rihanna's alleged Instagram comment claims Knicks’ J.R. Smith parties too hard during playoffs
BY PETER BOTTE AND LACHLAN CARTWRIGHT / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
PUBLISHED: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013, 10:01 PM
UPDATED: FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013, 10:14 AM
Rihanna and J.R. Smith have some explaining to do.
A comment posted from the singer’s Instagram account claimed the New York Knicks player has struggled on the court because “his a-- be hungover from clubbing every night during playoffs.”
Smith was under pressure going into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Indiana on Thursday night after several games of poor shooting. He rebounded from that slump somewhat, scoring 13 points and grabbing six rebounds in a season-saving 85-75 victory.
“I’m not worried about Instagram,” Smith said after the game. “I’m worried about the playoffs.”
This post from Instagram user @peruvian_gawd allegedly re-posts a message from Rihanna that is directed at J.R. Smith.
Before the tipoff, Knicks coach Mike Woodson said he knew nothing about his streaky scorer staying out late and insisted that Smith’s active social life had “no bearing” on the game.
Rihanna was spotted partying with the baller last week, just hours after a game. The celebrity pair were rumored to be dating last year.