“It’s 1 thing to lose somebody. It’s another thing to lose somebody, & it’s your fault” teamswish had to carry the reality that a decision he made cost his close friend Andre Bell his life. While Andre’s parents mourned the loss of their son, JR Smith dealt with a guilt he couldn’t escape. Few visited him in jail, & only his parents remained once he was released. The NBA cared about the player, not the person. As we focus on accountability, we often forget the mental health of someone after their worst moments. JR was drowning, & there wasn’t a life raft in sight. Thepivot & #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ThePivot #JRsmith #Depression #Guilt