in what world is a guy who can't manage shoot above 37% in his first 4 seasons worth more than $10 million a season, regardless of how good his D is?
I like me some Smart, but he's a role player, and it usually doesn't help to overpay role players. This is the same reason Ainge didn't re-sign Posey after we won the title in 08.
sidenote: It would be tough to watch Smart on a low level team like the Suns or Kings. His special playmaking ability and hustle was meant to be watched in the playoffs when the stakes are high.