Re: Western Conference Playoffs - First Round Discussion Thread
I think a big thing is he was on teams with the wrong coaches. I really hold Byron Scott responsible for his clear unwillingness to groom young talent. Despite how everybody feels about high school players coming into the league coaches have to groom them. There were many reports in the Times stating that Smith would go to Scott for advice on how to be a better pro and Scott would brush him off.
Ultimately Smith is an adult(if only in age)now and has to find ways to mature and be become a better pro on his own. I think Karl is better as a teacher, but I don't think Smith isn't as willing to learn now as he was as a younger player. If he never reach his potential it would be a shame. He has shown flashes hopefully another change of scenery will do him some good or perhaps some fimiliar scenery. We could use his size, scoring and athletism at the 2, but he and Williams would most likely not get along.
I think a big thing is he was on teams with the wrong coaches. I really hold Byron Scott responsible for his clear unwillingness to groom young talent. Despite how everybody feels about high school players coming into the league coaches have to groom them. There were many reports in the Times stating that Smith would go to Scott for advice on how to be a better pro and Scott would brush him off.
Ultimately Smith is an adult(if only in age)now and has to find ways to mature and be become a better pro on his own. I think Karl is better as a teacher, but I don't think Smith isn't as willing to learn now as he was as a younger player. If he never reach his potential it would be a shame. He has shown flashes hopefully another change of scenery will do him some good or perhaps some fimiliar scenery. We could use his size, scoring and athletism at the 2, but he and Williams would most likely not get along.
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