That's a very big assumption (and I was a DFS apologist up until the end of the season). He didn't even look like he belonged in the NBA anymore.
In his 12 seasons, Smart has played on a losing team 2 times. One was his rookie year and the other when he got traded mid-season to Memphis.
What happend with DFS is so bizzare I cant help but hope it was just a fluke. Dude shot 38% the last 5 yrs even when he played with injury he gets his ankle fixed suddenly he is now a 3 ppg scorer who cant shoot lol.
Im not a DFS apologist, but there were many times, I saw him open and he didnt get a pass. Now when he did shoot he wasn't making a lot, but he was one of the only players I thought that got froze out of some plays.
He was making like 18% man he didnt deserve to be on the floor and prob cost us a couple of games. However now after a year and offseason of recovery hopefully he is back to his former self.
Yeah I agree, Im not advocating for him. Im just hoping if we do keep him, that he gets back to his old self.
One main positive spin, Smart playing for Ime Udoka was actual Defensive Player of the Year. Not just good but elite defense. Technically the best. Think of it like a defensive version of James Harden reuniting with Mike D'Antoni. Smart might not fit a main need. And doesn't offer visually pleasing play. But he fits the philosophy. So if it's ONE coach and team to maximize Smart, at least on 1 end (on a cheap deal), it's in Houston.
