Man, it’s been kinda quiet around here since the Sun’s pick?
Where are you 1Sun? I’m anxious to hear your thoughts on this pick.
Like? Not like? Meh?
Or have I missed your post? Don’t think so.
I like Smith and don't mind the pick overall, but I don't like that they passed on Haliburton, and I fear that this means they are going to use their MLE on a back-up SG or SF and start Cam at PF, which I think is a huge mistake.
I think Smith can contribute immediately in limited minutes as a back-up 4/5, but what I like is his potential long term fit next to Ayton. He still has some developing to do, especially physically and especially with his lower body.
I am encouraged that Smith does not fit neatly into the James Jones box from last year, which means Jones no longer has tunnel vision.
That said, this was neither best case scenario nor worst case scenario. We still need a starting power forward.
If we could just find a way to bring in Ibaka, he not only would fit perfectly into our starting line-up, but he would also serve as an ideal model for Smith to develop his game.
