The words leader and JR Smith typically do not get used in the same sentence. Smith tends to come across as the stereotypical self-serving athlete who is only worried about getting his on the court and not much else. However looks can be deceiving and there are numerous stories of him being a good guy as well. It seems he may be maturing as he has been in the NBA for quite some time now and is ready to focus on being a leader on this young Knicks team. Hit the jump.