Article: Turning the pages J.R. and Joe Smith are hoping for better times with Nuggets.(Sports)

Byline: Lynn DeBruin, Rocky Mountain News

They share a common name and two common desires: to boost the Nuggets' perimeter shooting and make the most of a fresh start.

But it doesn't take much to see Joe Smith and J.R. Smith offer a contrast in styles.

They are at different stages of their careers, with different goals and different abilities.

One, only 21, still has the potential to be a top-echelon player. The other, 10 years older, has seen his better days but still brings a garbage man mentality to the court and leadership to the locker room.

They are a contrast in youth and maturity, energy and experience.

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