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J.R. Smith showers before every game because marriage potentially awaits

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

There's no better way to quench thirst than to hop into the shower, something Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith does before every game.

Why does Smith shower so frequently, you ask? Take it away, J.R.

"You never know when your future wife might be in the stands," Smith told Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal after Cleveland's romp over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Smith, whose love life has been frequently publicized, enjoyed a strong outing on Friday, scoring 21 points on just 13 field-goal attempts.

Two seasons ago, Smith nearly broke the Internet when a collection of his direct messages sent over Twitter were publicized, giving rise to the phrase, "you trying to get the pipe?"

Given that Smith openly admitted last season that he was having trouble balancing out his responsibilities as an NBA player and his burgeoning love life, it's probably a positive that Smith is seeking out the reliability and consistency of matrimony.

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