[ropeParticipant]

Do you think the Pistons will move Josh Smith this summer? I know it would be cutting your loses one year into a deal. Never liked this move and I think Smith actually decreased his market value a great deal this year. I used to say he was just good enough to help you lose a close game. Now I think he can lose a game all by himself. What the heck happened here, anyway? Is the guy so uncoachable that he doesn’t get his strengths or know what a decent shot is, let alone a good one. I know they have Monroe and Drummond "clogging up" the rotation. One of the main problems here might simply be that they weren’t able to look at any one of these guys and tell them they were coming off the bench. A three man rotation of bigs featuring these three would have been hard to match. Instead, we have Josh Smith chucking up low value looks all night long. I don’t know what they could get for him. I think his best shot is actully to go somewhere with a winning culture and a solid veteran core and to play as a lower volume third option.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

Do people still think he is a better player then Jeff Green ? People got at me for saying Green is better player and does everything he does just as well or better.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

Do people still think he is a better player then Jeff Green ? People got at me for saying Green is better player and does everything he does just as well or better.

[terrancebowerParticipant]

 Jeff Green might be a better SF because he’s a better shooter but when Smith plays the 4 he’s a much more impactful player than Jeff Green. Jeff Green doesn’t have Smith’s rebounding and shot blocking ability and he’s not nearly as much of a terror in the open court, offensively or defensively.

[terrancebowerParticipant]

 Jeff Green might be a better SF because he’s a better shooter but when Smith plays the 4 he’s a much more impactful player than Jeff Green. Jeff Green doesn’t have Smith’s rebounding and shot blocking ability and he’s not nearly as much of a terror in the open court, offensively or defensively.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

He isn’t a better PF then Green being better as a SF.

Josh Smith gets dominated by taller or stronger PF"s on a regurlar basis. Smith is a overrated defender and is tweener on both sides of the court. Even guarding the SF position he isn’t anything special. Green is the better open court player as well, because he is the better ball handler and shooter. 

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

He isn’t a better PF then Green being better as a SF.

Josh Smith gets dominated by taller or stronger PF"s on a regurlar basis. Smith is a overrated defender and is tweener on both sides of the court. Even guarding the SF position he isn’t anything special. Green is the better open court player as well, because he is the better ball handler and shooter. 

[NardDog NationParticipant]

 Josh Smith is a solid 6"10′, 240lbs. Tweener is not appropriate to describe him as a PF. If it is, someone should tell half the league’s PFs that they are useless. 

The fact of the matter is that before this season, Josh Smith was regarded as a perennial all-star candidate. Has Jeff Green ever merited that consideration? At best, Green is your 4th or 5th best player on a contender: think Rick Fox for the Lakers. He is far too inconsistent to and his game, despite its versatility, is very underwhelming, which is why he hasn’t made a name for himself despite being "the man" with Rondo out. The fact is that Josh Smith is the better player (at PF) and it isn’t even close.

[NardDog NationParticipant]

 Josh Smith is a solid 6"10′, 240lbs. Tweener is not appropriate to describe him as a PF. If it is, someone should tell half the league’s PFs that they are useless. 

The fact of the matter is that before this season, Josh Smith was regarded as a perennial all-star candidate. Has Jeff Green ever merited that consideration? At best, Green is your 4th or 5th best player on a contender: think Rick Fox for the Lakers. He is far too inconsistent to and his game, despite its versatility, is very underwhelming, which is why he hasn’t made a name for himself despite being "the man" with Rondo out. The fact is that Josh Smith is the better player (at PF) and it isn’t even close.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Everyone that watches basketball knows Smith isn’t 6’10, but that is beside the point. Smith I don’t believe has ever been an ALL STAR either. He does two things block shots and rebounds. Offensively takes a lot of long range shots for being a bad shooter, doesn’t have a post game. If it isn’t a free dunk, he ain’t scoring. Smith is a athlete that is playing basketball, not a basketball player that is an athlete.

Green is a very good third option. So are you saying Smith is a first or second option or even a third ? 

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Everyone that watches basketball knows Smith isn’t 6’10, but that is beside the point. Smith I don’t believe has ever been an ALL STAR either. He does two things block shots and rebounds. Offensively takes a lot of long range shots for being a bad shooter, doesn’t have a post game. If it isn’t a free dunk, he ain’t scoring. Smith is a athlete that is playing basketball, not a basketball player that is an athlete.

Green is a very good third option. So are you saying Smith is a first or second option or even a third ? 

[NardDog NationParticipant]

 

So I suppose that the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks and Detriot Pistons are all lying about Josh Smith’s height in an attempt to make you look stupid. Alright then, fair enough.

And no, Josh Smith has not made an all-star. If you re-read my post, I clearly stated "all-star CONSIDERATION". In many ways, he is the Sam Cassell of our era in terms of being pretty good but never really getting an all-star nod (not until the end of his career). That consideration is much more than what Green has ever gotten and he has had more than enough opportunities to demonstrate his worthiness of the recognition. Green is a pretty good ROLE PLAYER (e.g. Thabo  Sefelosha, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, Tiago Splitter, Jared Dudley, etc.) but Josh Smith is a top 3 player on a contender aka a COMPLIMENTARY PLAYER (e.g. Kawhi Leonard, DeAndre Jordan, Serge Ibaka, David Lee, etc.). It would be like you trying to suggest that Trevor Ariza was just as good as Lamar Odom on the 2008-2009 Lakers.

[NardDog NationParticipant]

 

So I suppose that the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks and Detriot Pistons are all lying about Josh Smith’s height in an attempt to make you look stupid. Alright then, fair enough.

And no, Josh Smith has not made an all-star. If you re-read my post, I clearly stated "all-star CONSIDERATION". In many ways, he is the Sam Cassell of our era in terms of being pretty good but never really getting an all-star nod (not until the end of his career). That consideration is much more than what Green has ever gotten and he has had more than enough opportunities to demonstrate his worthiness of the recognition. Green is a pretty good ROLE PLAYER (e.g. Thabo  Sefelosha, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, Tiago Splitter, Jared Dudley, etc.) but Josh Smith is a top 3 player on a contender aka a COMPLIMENTARY PLAYER (e.g. Kawhi Leonard, DeAndre Jordan, Serge Ibaka, David Lee, etc.). It would be like you trying to suggest that Trevor Ariza was just as good as Lamar Odom on the 2008-2009 Lakers.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

Everyone on this site except you perhaps knows teams list some players height wrong. Like for example Kevin Durant is listed at 6’9. Chris Webber was always listed at 6’11, but he has said numerous times he is only 6’9.5. Scottie Pippen his whole carreer was listed at 6’7. Do you believe Durant is 6’9 or closer to 6’11 ?

I can give you maybe five more examples of this with current players. However, I’m not sure why I should bother since you only believe team websites. It seems almost foolish I have to tell you this, when it is well known to everyone. 

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

Everyone on this site except you perhaps knows teams list some players height wrong. Like for example Kevin Durant is listed at 6’9. Chris Webber was always listed at 6’11, but he has said numerous times he is only 6’9.5. Scottie Pippen his whole carreer was listed at 6’7. Do you believe Durant is 6’9 or closer to 6’11 ?

I can give you maybe five more examples of this with current players. However, I’m not sure why I should bother since you only believe team websites. It seems almost foolish I have to tell you this, when it is well known to everyone. 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

If Josh Smith is one of your top 3 players you simply are not a contender.  Take for example his Hawks never getting out of the first round?  His Pistons team this year.  There is nothing about Josh Smith or his game that suggests he could be a top 3 player on a contender because it just hasn’t happened.

Couple that with the fact that he is paid like the top player or 2nd best player on the team and you are in straight denial.

 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

If Josh Smith is one of your top 3 players you simply are not a contender.  Take for example his Hawks never getting out of the first round?  His Pistons team this year.  There is nothing about Josh Smith or his game that suggests he could be a top 3 player on a contender because it just hasn’t happened.

Couple that with the fact that he is paid like the top player or 2nd best player on the team and you are in straight denial.

 

[esperanzafleet69Participant]

 dude as a season ticket holder for the pistons, josh smith is WAAAY better than jeff green. Green isnt bad by any means, but Smith is an ELITE defender at the 3/4 positions (yes either position.) sure he jacks up some terrible shots, but he absolutely does have a post game, he’s an absolute TERROR in the open court, and he’s an EXCELLENT playmaker for his position.

[esperanzafleet69Participant]

 dude as a season ticket holder for the pistons, josh smith is WAAAY better than jeff green. Green isnt bad by any means, but Smith is an ELITE defender at the 3/4 positions (yes either position.) sure he jacks up some terrible shots, but he absolutely does have a post game, he’s an absolute TERROR in the open court, and he’s an EXCELLENT playmaker for his position.

[Jr. ROXASParticipant]

 Smith is hands down the better player. Jeff Green is just a much better FIT for the Pistons.

[Jr. ROXASParticipant]

 Smith is hands down the better player. Jeff Green is just a much better FIT for the Pistons.

[HitsterParticipant]

 Smith is a PF who is being asked to play SF in my opinion so Detroit have to either try to move him or play him as a PF. When Detroit didn’t extend Greg Monroe last summer they backed themselves into a corner as he is an RFA this summer and they will have to renew him or let him walk. If they had extended him they would have had a trade option available but now they haven’t really unless they did an S and T. 

Drummond isn’t going anywhere so Detroit have to realistically look to move Smith or try and do something with Monroe. A lot depends on what sort of offer Monroe gets as some team are likely to throw $45 to 50 million over 4 years his way which Detroit would then have to consider matching.

Also a lot depends on whether the Pistons keep their draft pick or not as if they don’t then finding an SF becomes harder.

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 Smith is a PF who is being asked to play SF in my opinion so Detroit have to either try to move him or play him as a PF. When Detroit didn’t extend Greg Monroe last summer they backed themselves into a corner as he is an RFA this summer and they will have to renew him or let him walk. If they had extended him they would have had a trade option available but now they haven’t really unless they did an S and T. 

Drummond isn’t going anywhere so Detroit have to realistically look to move Smith or try and do something with Monroe. A lot depends on what sort of offer Monroe gets as some team are likely to throw $45 to 50 million over 4 years his way which Detroit would then have to consider matching.

Also a lot depends on whether the Pistons keep their draft pick or not as if they don’t then finding an SF becomes harder.

 

 

[NardDog NationParticipant]

 I actually think the Knicks should take a look at him on the condition that Greg Monroe and Rodney Stuckey be included in the deal. In return, the Knicks could send them a phletora of expiring contracts, Tim Hardaway Jr who looks to be another Aaron Afflalo-type player and filler. The deal benefits the Knicks emmensely from a talent standpoint (in spite of the risk) but the Pistons get excellent value in the way of  cap flexibility and a future starting 2 guard. I do think that the Knicks will need additional assets to make it worth-while for the Pistons but I think that this could be the essence of a deal.

Maybe the Knicks could trade one of their expirers (e.g. Andrea Bargnani) for Jeff Green and re-direct him to the Pistons, as part of the deal. Playing next to Jennings and Drummond, Green would be the perfect fit as a role player because of his ability to space the floor and move without the ball. Come 2015, maybe they could draft or target a star PF (via free agency) that could really make that core worthwhile. Maybe they could trade for Ersan Ilyasova and hope he regains his old form. Whatever the case, the possibilities are more promising for this move than it is for maintaining the status quo.

[NardDog NationParticipant]

 I actually think the Knicks should take a look at him on the condition that Greg Monroe and Rodney Stuckey be included in the deal. In return, the Knicks could send them a phletora of expiring contracts, Tim Hardaway Jr who looks to be another Aaron Afflalo-type player and filler. The deal benefits the Knicks emmensely from a talent standpoint (in spite of the risk) but the Pistons get excellent value in the way of  cap flexibility and a future starting 2 guard. I do think that the Knicks will need additional assets to make it worth-while for the Pistons but I think that this could be the essence of a deal.

Maybe the Knicks could trade one of their expirers (e.g. Andrea Bargnani) for Jeff Green and re-direct him to the Pistons, as part of the deal. Playing next to Jennings and Drummond, Green would be the perfect fit as a role player because of his ability to space the floor and move without the ball. Come 2015, maybe they could draft or target a star PF (via free agency) that could really make that core worthwhile. Maybe they could trade for Ersan Ilyasova and hope he regains his old form. Whatever the case, the possibilities are more promising for this move than it is for maintaining the status quo.

[SteezGawdParticipant]

Jeff Green is talented (esp. offensively) but I’d take Josh Smith over him in a heartbeat. 

People want Josh Smith what people don’t want is his contract because he’s a solid player but he’s just a nice "piece" but he wanted to get paid like a top 15 player (which is why he left Atlanta and it took the worst GM in basketball "I’m looking at you "J. D." threw him the bone he was barking when everybody else was waiting to see if he’d bite") when he’s on the outside looking in at the top 25 (at best)

He’s in a nutshell Iggy 3 inches taller, who stuffs the stat sheet so on paper he looks like a great player and the fact that he can guard (1-4) makes you want to throw a lot of money at him until you realize he can only "play" the 4 (PF) because he has no jumpshot which hurts because defensively you want him he on those wings but when you get on the offensive end without the ability to stretch the floor (those "3 and D" guys everyone wants on their team now) people can pack the paint on you.

This is what is hurting Michael Kidd Gilchrist in Charlotte right now. 

[SteezGawdParticipant]

Jeff Green is talented (esp. offensively) but I’d take Josh Smith over him in a heartbeat. 

People want Josh Smith what people don’t want is his contract because he’s a solid player but he’s just a nice "piece" but he wanted to get paid like a top 15 player (which is why he left Atlanta and it took the worst GM in basketball "I’m looking at you "J. D." threw him the bone he was barking when everybody else was waiting to see if he’d bite") when he’s on the outside looking in at the top 25 (at best)

He’s in a nutshell Iggy 3 inches taller, who stuffs the stat sheet so on paper he looks like a great player and the fact that he can guard (1-4) makes you want to throw a lot of money at him until you realize he can only "play" the 4 (PF) because he has no jumpshot which hurts because defensively you want him he on those wings but when you get on the offensive end without the ability to stretch the floor (those "3 and D" guys everyone wants on their team now) people can pack the paint on you.

This is what is hurting Michael Kidd Gilchrist in Charlotte right now. 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 Let’s call a spade a spade here.  You may find a team to take Smith like the Knicks but you won’t get anything of value.  In this day and age of advanced metrics Smith rates out as one of the worst players in the league that gets actual minutes. (Couple him with Brandon Jennings and you have really outdone yourself this time Dumars).  

The list goes on and on about why he is such a poor player and yes Jeff Green is more valuable at either PF or Sf I don’t know why you guys are negging that guy just because he is making your Pipedream hope that Josh Smith isn’t as bad as they say come true. He is better in win shares, defensive and offensive efficiency, better shooter.  Just doesn’t rebound as well.

 

Meanwhile Josh Smith came into the league at 18 and was largely Dependant on his athletic ability which is in the decline.  Just like his career.  His best days are behind him far.  He is a jump shooter than can’t shoot and if he isn’t contributing blocks and steals he is contributing absolutely nothing.  

Keep negging people because you are holding onto some pipe dream that Josh Smith can still contribute.  You might have been able to pry Tim Hardaway Jr from the Knicks when Dolan was running the show.  No way Phil Jackson touches J Smith.  Check the facts, Smith is not the effective player he once was.

The only problem I have with this is I may never get to see my dream scenario play out on the Pistons.  They were 2/3rds of the way there and just needed to make one more stupid trade…. Monroe for Rudy Gay which would have cemented the holy trinity of guys who consistently hurt their team by taking long two pointers they never make.

My girlfriend understands that is the worst shot in basketball yet these 3 cannot grasp it.  It would have been glorious to watch but with Dumars on the way out it seems like a pipe dream at this point :(.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 Let’s call a spade a spade here.  You may find a team to take Smith like the Knicks but you won’t get anything of value.  In this day and age of advanced metrics Smith rates out as one of the worst players in the league that gets actual minutes. (Couple him with Brandon Jennings and you have really outdone yourself this time Dumars).  

The list goes on and on about why he is such a poor player and yes Jeff Green is more valuable at either PF or Sf I don’t know why you guys are negging that guy just because he is making your Pipedream hope that Josh Smith isn’t as bad as they say come true. He is better in win shares, defensive and offensive efficiency, better shooter.  Just doesn’t rebound as well.

 

Meanwhile Josh Smith came into the league at 18 and was largely Dependant on his athletic ability which is in the decline.  Just like his career.  His best days are behind him far.  He is a jump shooter than can’t shoot and if he isn’t contributing blocks and steals he is contributing absolutely nothing.  

Keep negging people because you are holding onto some pipe dream that Josh Smith can still contribute.  You might have been able to pry Tim Hardaway Jr from the Knicks when Dolan was running the show.  No way Phil Jackson touches J Smith.  Check the facts, Smith is not the effective player he once was.

The only problem I have with this is I may never get to see my dream scenario play out on the Pistons.  They were 2/3rds of the way there and just needed to make one more stupid trade…. Monroe for Rudy Gay which would have cemented the holy trinity of guys who consistently hurt their team by taking long two pointers they never make.

My girlfriend understands that is the worst shot in basketball yet these 3 cannot grasp it.  It would have been glorious to watch but with Dumars on the way out it seems like a pipe dream at this point :(.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[aamir543Participant]

 This topic is pointless because no one is going to take on his contract, even if the Pistons wanted too they couldn’t trade him.

[ReactionParticipant]

 There were actually reports before the trade deadline that "certain unnamed teams" were interested in him, but "only" offered expiring contracts and that was why Dumars didn’t bite on it. I don’t know how much I believe those reports but if they are true then I really dislike Dumars for not pulling off a deal.

[ReactionParticipant]

 There were actually reports before the trade deadline that "certain unnamed teams" were interested in him, but "only" offered expiring contracts and that was why Dumars didn’t bite on it. I don’t know how much I believe those reports but if they are true then I really dislike Dumars for not pulling off a deal.

[aamir543Participant]

 This topic is pointless because no one is going to take on his contract, even if the Pistons wanted too they couldn’t trade him.

[220Participant]

 It all depends on who the GM is next years. Reports are suggesting Joe Dumars will be gone either by quiting or being fired. If ownership brings in someone they have confidence in to overhaul the team I’d imagine Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings on the trading block. If management thinks they just need a tweak or two to be good then they may not make any moves. I personally expect to be hearing Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings rumors while the Pistons look to lock up Greg Monroe. I think it would be smart to focus on those Monroe and Andre Drummond while being open to moving everyone else.

[220Participant]

 It all depends on who the GM is next years. Reports are suggesting Joe Dumars will be gone either by quiting or being fired. If ownership brings in someone they have confidence in to overhaul the team I’d imagine Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings on the trading block. If management thinks they just need a tweak or two to be good then they may not make any moves. I personally expect to be hearing Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings rumors while the Pistons look to lock up Greg Monroe. I think it would be smart to focus on those Monroe and Andre Drummond while being open to moving everyone else.

[JoeWolf1]

 The signing never made any sense in the first place. Hated the Jennings trade too, but that’s neither here nor there. They had a great young duo in Monroe/Drummond, so they sign a veteran power forward for a lot of money? I really have no idea what they were thinking with that one.

It’s possible he gets moved if the new GM wants to dump a lot of Dumars’ players, but he’s a tough guy to move. I hate how he plays on offense, and I think the only type of team he works for is one full of veterans and established key players. He worked for Atlanta in their hayday because Johnson and Horford were defined 1 and 2 options, but when Johnson left, Smith started jacking mid range and distance shots in an attempt to be a 1st or 2nd option. He’s not a bad player by any means, but he needs to be a defined 3rd option, not on a team with a bunch of young guys where he feels the need to "take over"…it’s just not his game.

Maybe he could work in Brooklyn or Chicago who may want to address an aging vet (KG or Boozer) through a trade, but I just really don’t think Smith has a really high trade value, despite the fact he’s a good player, his contract just sucks.

[220Participant]

Brooklyn may even try to trade for Josh Smith. They’ve already demonstrated they will mortgage their future to try to win now. If I’m the Pistons trying to trade Josh Smith the Nets would be one of my first phone calls.

[220Participant]

Brooklyn may even try to trade for Josh Smith. They’ve already demonstrated they will mortgage their future to try to win now. If I’m the Pistons trying to trade Josh Smith the Nets would be one of my first phone calls.

[JoeWolf1]

 The signing never made any sense in the first place. Hated the Jennings trade too, but that’s neither here nor there. They had a great young duo in Monroe/Drummond, so they sign a veteran power forward for a lot of money? I really have no idea what they were thinking with that one.

It’s possible he gets moved if the new GM wants to dump a lot of Dumars’ players, but he’s a tough guy to move. I hate how he plays on offense, and I think the only type of team he works for is one full of veterans and established key players. He worked for Atlanta in their hayday because Johnson and Horford were defined 1 and 2 options, but when Johnson left, Smith started jacking mid range and distance shots in an attempt to be a 1st or 2nd option. He’s not a bad player by any means, but he needs to be a defined 3rd option, not on a team with a bunch of young guys where he feels the need to "take over"…it’s just not his game.

Maybe he could work in Brooklyn or Chicago who may want to address an aging vet (KG or Boozer) through a trade, but I just really don’t think Smith has a really high trade value, despite the fact he’s a good player, his contract just sucks.

[Sharp ShooterParticipant]

I would hope the pistons would amenesty him.  Joe D will step down as gm and hopefully the new gm will clean house with the pistos roster…

[ReactionParticipant]

 You can’t amnesty him. The only player that is on the current roster that could be amnestied is Charlie V. and he’s contract is done at the end of this season so he can’t be amnestied either.

[ReactionParticipant]

 You can’t amnesty him. The only player that is on the current roster that could be amnestied is Charlie V. and he’s contract is done at the end of this season so he can’t be amnestied either.

[Sharp ShooterParticipant]

I would hope the pistons would amenesty him.  Joe D will step down as gm and hopefully the new gm will clean house with the pistos roster…

[MrManalo43Participant]

they should really look into trying to get Smith. (if this has already been mentioned then my fault)

R.Gay (give or take an asset or two) for J.Smith (give or take an asset or two)

This could help both teams really well: 

Smith would be great next to Cuz. and Cuz has been on record vying for a defensive PF next to him, plus, smith can also score so it’s not like they’re losing offense (if you’re a kings fan, B-Mac is still projected to improve so he can pick up some extra slack with more shots available with Gay gone)

Gay on Det. would allow them to keep Drummond at the 5, and Monroe at 4. (idk what they’re gonna do about jennings tho, he’s like Gay: a volume shooter)

 

 

 

 

[MrManalo43Participant]

they should really look into trying to get Smith. (if this has already been mentioned then my fault)

R.Gay (give or take an asset or two) for J.Smith (give or take an asset or two)

This could help both teams really well: 

Smith would be great next to Cuz. and Cuz has been on record vying for a defensive PF next to him, plus, smith can also score so it’s not like they’re losing offense (if you’re a kings fan, B-Mac is still projected to improve so he can pick up some extra slack with more shots available with Gay gone)

Gay on Det. would allow them to keep Drummond at the 5, and Monroe at 4. (idk what they’re gonna do about jennings tho, he’s like Gay: a volume shooter)

 

 

 

 

[cavaliers23Participant]

I never liked Detroit signing him over the summer in the first place. Don’t get me wrong, he is athletic and would work on a lot of other rosters but Detroit’s because they are asking him to play SF and he is obviously a PF. Detroit would be better off putting another shooter at the SF spot, because it would clear up room for Monroe and Drummond to work down low. If Detroit has any chance to move that huge contract this summer (and their is pretty much no owner in the league who would want to pick up that contract), I would move Smith out of the Motor City.

[cavaliers23Participant]

I never liked Detroit signing him over the summer in the first place. Don’t get me wrong, he is athletic and would work on a lot of other rosters but Detroit’s because they are asking him to play SF and he is obviously a PF. Detroit would be better off putting another shooter at the SF spot, because it would clear up room for Monroe and Drummond to work down low. If Detroit has any chance to move that huge contract this summer (and their is pretty much no owner in the league who would want to pick up that contract), I would move Smith out of the Motor City.

[morestealsthanscoresParticipant]

Josh Smith’s value right now is through the floor. I mean, I honestly think people will be asking to take a Detroit pick in exchange for taking him- that’s the extreme it’s got to.

Having said that, up until this season, Smith was a pretty good player. Both the system and the coaching was awful for him. So I’d really want to get him back to that level as a first option.

Regardless of Smith, the Monroe-Drummond pairing doesn’t work together at all. I think I’d change coach (Ideally someone that will play at pace- Terry Porter?), trade Monroe, move Smith back to the 4 spot, draft a new 3 man, and Taser J-Smoove every time he shoots a 3. 

 

 

[morestealsthanscoresParticipant]

Josh Smith’s value right now is through the floor. I mean, I honestly think people will be asking to take a Detroit pick in exchange for taking him- that’s the extreme it’s got to.

Having said that, up until this season, Smith was a pretty good player. Both the system and the coaching was awful for him. So I’d really want to get him back to that level as a first option.

Regardless of Smith, the Monroe-Drummond pairing doesn’t work together at all. I think I’d change coach (Ideally someone that will play at pace- Terry Porter?), trade Monroe, move Smith back to the 4 spot, draft a new 3 man, and Taser J-Smoove every time he shoots a 3. 

 

 

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