Anyone think that Smart may have slimmed just a hair?

[straightouttabahstun]

It dawned on me. I recently watched his highlights against the Spurs from back in November and then from watching the games over the past couple of weeks, I noticed he has been quicker. In the Spurs game, he seemed to use his body and overall strength more. In these recent games he's appeared faster and used more athleticism than his pure strength alone. Part of it could be that he's in better game shape since the season has gone on longer, but does anyone else think that maybe he's starting to base his game a little more on quickness rather than muscle?

[kozlodoev]

His hair, on the other hand, certainly hasn't slimmed and keeps annoying me.

[mkogav]

It dawned on me. I recently watched his highlights against the Spurs from back in November and then from watching the games over the past couple of weeks, I noticed he has been quicker. In the Spurs game, he seemed to use his body and overall strength more. In these recent games he's appeared faster and used more athleticism than his pure strength alone. Part of it could be that he's in better game shape since the season has gone on longer, but does anyone else think that maybe he's starting to base his game a little more on quickness rather than muscle?

I believe his new found quickness and explosiveness is due to being fully over his injuries and back in game-shape.


Mk

[rollie mass]

i noticed that in clippers game he is thinner, he came back more padded

[SHAQATTACK]

I agree ,  think he has lost the weight he gained during his past two injuries.

I also think ,   Every week the kid can rest up and not get hurt , he seems be making huge progress like he showed in summer league before he destoyed his fingers.   That was a huge setback for a guy working hard to find his shots.

If he can finally stay healthy ....he should be really on his game by playoff time.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

I don't know if it is actual physical speed as much as decision-making. He was tentative before, trying to think about what he is doing. Now, he is decisive, which gives him extra split seconds.

I think watching Crowder's drives have helped Smart. Crowder isn't making multiple moves. He is just going hard right when he has an opening, as fast and strong as possible. That is what Smart is starting to do.

[kozlodoev]

I see no new "quickness", and definitely no explosiveness to speak of. Looks like confirmation bias from the fact that he's finally reverting (from being historically awful) to the mean.

[jpotter33]

I see no new "quickness", and definitely no explosiveness to speak of. Looks like confirmation bias from the fact that he's finally reverting (from being historically awful) to the mean.

Well, sir, I think your accusation of confirmation bias is just confirmation bias on your part! 

[mgent]

It dawned on me. I recently watched his highlights against the Spurs from back in November and then from watching the games over the past couple of weeks, I noticed he has been quicker. In the Spurs game, he seemed to use his body and overall strength more. In these recent games he's appeared faster and used more athleticism than his pure strength alone. Part of it could be that he's in better game shape since the season has gone on longer, but does anyone else think that maybe he's starting to base his game a little more on quickness rather than muscle?

I believe his new found quickness and explosiveness is due to being fully over his injuries and back in game-shape.


Mk

This.

[Alleyoopster]

Agree, he does look thinner to me. Glad you brought it up.... I thought it was my imagination.