The bowling ball known as Marcus Smart

[rondohondo]

Wow, this kid looks like he is on the BBD diet . I get that he has had ankle and calf problems, but he looks huge . He hasn't been able to beat anyone off the dribble , he gets a screen set for him and then passes , never looking to drive .

I am hoping this is just the injuries , but he needs to get into better shape this off-season .

[oldtype]

It's mostly muscle and wide frame. It also happens to be his biggest physical advantage on defense.

So no.

[rondohondo]

It's mostly muscle and wide frame. It also happens to be his biggest physical advantage on defense.

So no.

it's great to have strength , but he can get down to about 215-20 and still maintain his strength while getting more explosive.

[Surferdad]

Wow, this kid looks like he is on the BBD diet . I get that he has had ankle and calf problems, but he looks huge . He hasn't been able to beat anyone off the dribble , he gets a screen set for him and then passes , never looking to drive .

I am hoping this is just the injuries , but he needs to get into better shape this off-season .

Yeah and with Jameer's good game, I expect Smart will continue to come off the bench.  Just doesn't seem ready to quarterback an NBA team just yet.

[vinnie]

Definitely looks slow and definitely looks slightly out of shape. Doesn't look like he is operating at 100 percent, and if he is injured at all, they should be sitting him. Absolutely no sense in risking further injury do the guy they believe is the point guard of the future. By the way, Elfrid Payton, the guy who started tonight for Orlando, at this time, is a far better point guard than Marcus Smart.

[Jonny CC]

"Bowling ball"?!?!  You act like Smart looked like Manute Bol coming out of college.  Seriously, give the kid a break.  He's been hurt so he's not 100%...what's the big deal. 

[Rosco917]

I don't think he's a 100% yet. Its bad enough going from college ball to the NBA, but he's been hurt to go along with it.
 
Remember what KO looked like this time last year?

[Beat LA]

Definitely looks slow and definitely looks slightly out of shape. Doesn't look like he is operating at 100 percent, and if he is injured at all, they should be sitting him. Absolutely no sense in risking further injury do the guy they believe is the point guard of the future. By the way, Elfrid Payton, the guy who started tonight for Orlando, at this time, is a far better point guard than Marcus Smart.

How about that, lol? Ugh.

[vinnie]

I know he is learning. I know he has only played 15 games or so. But, he played 17 minutes against the Magic and did not attempt a shot. I don't get it.

[cb8883]

Wow, this kid looks like he is on the BBD diet . I get that he has had ankle and calf problems, but he looks huge . He hasn't been able to beat anyone off the dribble , he gets a screen set for him and then passes , never looking to drive .

I am hoping this is just the injuries , but he needs to get into better shape this off-season .

he is awful Marcus smart is Marcus Banks reincarnated.

[TheFlex]

This thread makes me giggle. 

[wayupnorth]

Wow, this kid looks like he is on the BBD diet . I get that he has had ankle and calf problems, but he looks huge . He hasn't been able to beat anyone off the dribble , he gets a screen set for him and then passes , never looking to drive .

I am hoping this is just the injuries , but he needs to get into better shape this off-season .

he is awful Marcus smart is Marcus Banks reincarnated.

 

[moiso]

Wow, this kid looks like he is on the BBD diet . I get that he has had ankle and calf problems, but he looks huge . He hasn't been able to beat anyone off the dribble , he gets a screen set for him and then passes , never looking to drive .

I am hoping this is just the injuries , but he needs to get into better shape this off-season .

he is awful Marcus smart is Marcus Banks reincarnated.

Give it up.  Think of something new to type.

[hwangjini_1]

tps for everyone. it has nothing to do with this thread, though i do like the title.

but it has everything to do with it now being christmas eve. merry christmas to one and all. may you get many presents and a minimum of coal. 

[D.o.s.]

I wonder how many people who make the Banks Smart comparison actually saw Marcus Banks play.