Smith reminds me more of Russ Westbrook. Stat sheet filler, fastest guy on the court, relentless on the boards, iffy but not bad shot. He is a poor man's version: Russ had a better burst, four inches taller, and a 6'8" wingspan. But neither have the 1x1 skills Iverson ever had, and both are extreme challenges for opposing teams.
Smith's suspension may have been a blessing in disguise. I really like him coming off the bench and Pitino using Kadary/Smith like having an elite off speed pitch with a 100mph fast ball. They can co-exist on the court, but you also may not need to really do that for more than 8 minutes per game. Kadary needs breathers. What better way to do that than to have the opposing team going through an entirely different tempo?
Smith's suspension may have been a blessing in disguise. I really like him coming off the bench and Pitino using Kadary/Smith like having an elite off speed pitch with a 100mph fast ball. They can co-exist on the court, but you also may not need to really do that for more than 8 minutes per game. Kadary needs breathers. What better way to do that than to have the opposing team going through an entirely different tempo?
