06-02-2021, 12:30 PM
(06-02-2021, 11:46 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Another way to think of it as, does Smart bring something new to the table that Josh Richardson didn't have? And seeing how Richardson failed mostly because he couldn't space the floor, I'm wary to bring Smart in to play that same role.
Shooting is definitely a concern but even with his terrible shooting splits he still had a better TS% than Richardson on slightly higher volume. Smart is a super streaky shooter. Can be borderline unplayable. Can be a legit 2nd or 3rd option.
And for all the black hole talk Smart averages 4+ assists for his career. Nearly six this season. He is a better ballhandler and passer. Especially in the pick and roll.
Richardson did not only fail because he couldn´t shoot. He would probably be starting right now if he could defend PG or Kawhi. Or any of the star level guards that torched the Mavs this season. Smart would be a big upgrade on defense.