J.R. Smith accused of choking fan; lawyer calls allegations 'absolutely false'
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith was accused of choking a teenager during a recent trip to New York City, the New York Daily News reported Friday.
Smith has reportedly been accused of confronting Justin Brown outside a pizzeria at 4 a.m. on Nov. 13 after the 19-year-old berated Smith for turning down a photo.
"That's why New York kicked you out, yo!" Brown remarked.
Smith, who played parts of four seasons with the Knicks, allegedly pushed the teenager against a wall and put his hands around the his neck.
The 11-year NBA veteran's attorney, Alex Spiro, dismissed the accusation.
"The allegations are absolutely false," Spiro told ESPN.com. "We don't believe he's going to be charged."
The NYPD filed a report for the incident but sources tell the Daily News the initial report is "lost."
Smith denounced the accusation on Twitter:
Don't believe everything you read!
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) November 20, 2015
He isn't facing any charges related to the incident.