Still a chance randle ends up the next Zach Randolph while smart ends up the next Tony Allen. I still have smart a hair ahead of him, but that's me being a homer.
I'd be surprised at either being as good as the established players, but Smart would seem a better bet. As far as raw talent though, Tony was a freak until the injuries. Who knows how good he could have been. Not a fan of Randle's game so far. Pretty much the same flaws he came into the NBA with.
Actually, I still think Randle is very much on pace to be a 20/10 Randolph type. Remember that this is only his second season and last year he was coming off an injury.
So I'd say the time to revisit it would actually be at the end of this season. Smart might make a leap this year. If he doesn't, I think the idea that Smart has star potential all but vanishes. He regressed from season 1 to 2. If he doesn't make major improvements in year 3, he'll be seen as a long-term bench role player. Also, once we get a look at how Randle progresses in his second season, we'll have an idea of what he'll turn into.
Should be noted that both players look pretty good so far this season.
Randle's per-36: 17.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks with 59% shooting, 16% from three and 64% fromt he line.
Smart's per-36: 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, 41% shooting, 33% from three, 60% from the line.
It's only been two games for Smart, though. Let's see if he goes back to his historically bad shooting or is actually able to shoot over 40% this year.
Let's be honest here... if you ask an unbias basketball fan, Randle has already leapfrogged Smart.