Both project to be elite defensively and suck offensively. Can't wait to read the rebuttals about Smart's promise on that end.
So what's more valuable, a defensive specialist that's 6'4", or one that's 6'11"? Doesn't seem to be equal value to me at all, KGLL.
Clearly I'm a bit late to the thread but the answer is in the very first reply.
And no, I don't think Smart will ever be a good offensive player. Not horrible is probably Smart's ceiling. In Noel you have a guy with decent efficiency on that end who clearly has limitations. Smart has limitations and horrible efficiency who probably needs to shoot less. With him, his efficiency is more important than totals, which can always be raised with volume.
It would be an easy decision for me. All else equal, big over small every time.