This is what Monty said about Jalen Smith.
By Kevin Zimmerman Arizona Sports:
“He’s a diligent worker,” head coach Monty Williams said. “I don’t think any young player understands how hard you have to work to be a good player in this league. He embraced that part, which we’re really pleased with. He doesn’t miss days to get work in.”
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“It’s all IQ and understanding how this game is played, ’cause you know your ability is there, but now you have to embrace a program and comprehend so much that’s being thrown at you while still playing your game,” Williams said. “We just feel like right now if he can pick up some of the vernacular, the nuances of certain situations, it’s going to help him get on the floor because you have to understand all that stuff as a young player.”
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“Getting stronger so he can take the pounding of playing inside the paint and guarding quicker guys,” Williams said, “but also the level of understanding, raising his IQ is going to be something that’s going to help him in the future get on the floor.”
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