Last line in Gary Washburn's basketball notes today in the Globe had this little tidbit:
The Clippers signed Ryan Gomes to a three-year contract last week to take the place of former Boston College standout Craig Smith, who is a free agent. Smith could potentially take Shelden Williams’s role off the bench if the Celtics are interested. Smith averaged 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds as a Clippers reserve last season.
LinkWhile I think it could be nothing more than wild speculation on Washburn's part, I think Craig Smith coming back to an area he loved to be part of a contending team, something he has never been a part of, would be fantastic.
I like his game. He's very efficient and knows how to cover up his deficiencies. Unlike Big Baby, who is almost his exact physical replica, Smith has an excellent and efficient inside game and very little outside game. With the two of them coming off the bench, Boston would have matching green fire hydrants in the paint but they would be a potent combo for a combined $4 million a year.
He would definitely be a better fit to this team and pick up than anyone that played on the summer league and he's a quality human being with a tremendously high BBIQ that has, on some of the worst teams in this league over the last few years been a consistent 20 points per 40 minutes scorer with a PER around 17. That is awesome considering the people he played with.
Probably just speculation on Washburn's part but I would be all for it.