smart maybe most nba ready--with his defensive strength

[rollie mass]

jabari parker and randle will be facing battle hardened pros both offensively and defensively with no real size advantage where smart has weight,strength and wing span along with defensive reputation-although playing a nba point guard will take some serious learning and adjusting too-outside of constant rumors of trading rondo are there any lingering concerns on injury -

[Chris22]

Smart may also be the most NFL ready.

[bknova]

Smart is not a point guard, he's a scoring guard.  He doesn't have the playmaking skills to be a point guard.  But your point still holds, he's pretty massive even for a two.

[DraftSmart33]

Smart is not a point guard, he's a scoring guard.  He doesn't have the playmaking skills to be a point guard.  But your point still holds, he's pretty massive even for a two.

Actually he does have the skills to make plays....if you've ever watched him play he runs the show with or with out the ball, constantly running the offense and directing his teammates.  Also he pretty adept at hitting the open man and driving and dishing...a much better passer than he's given credit for. 
His area of concern at the point has more to do with his decision making....mostly poor shot selection but at times he forces the ball which has led to his high turnover rate in college.

The kid is a 1 and should be developed there....it gives us our greatest mismatch on the Celtics. 

[hwangjini_1]

Smart is not a point guard, he's a scoring guard.  He doesn't have the playmaking skills to be a point guard.  But your point still holds, he's pretty massive even for a two.

Actually he does have the skills to make plays....if you've ever watched him play he runs the show with or with out the ball, constantly running the offense and directing his teammates.  Also he pretty adepts at hitting the open man and driving and dishing...a much better passer than he's given credit for. 
His area of concern at the point has more to do with his decision making....mostly poor shot selection but at times he forces the ball which has led to his high turnover rate in college.

The kid is a 1 and should be developed there....it gives us our greatest mismatch on the Celtics.

good point on smart's ability and size. he is a good passer, but when matched against most pg in the nba his strength and size provide an immediate mismatch. and smart has no qualms about exploiting such mismatches.

most of all, i love smart's intensity. he really does seem to be a shorter KG in that area. i think he can be an important piece of a contending celtic team in the future.

[NorthernLightning]

What you guys need to realize is that teams are going to defend him with the biggest player they can get away with.

If Smart is playing PG, and Bradley is playing SG, the other team is just going to switch and put their shooting guard on Smart, who weighs 30 pounds more than Bradley.

[Snakehead]

What you guys need to realize is that teams are going to defend him with the biggest player they can get away with.

If Smart is playing PG, and Bradley is playing SG, the other team is just going to switch and put their shooting guard on Smart, who weighs 30 pounds more than Bradley.

Yeah he will be getting picked up by SGs but I'm fine with that anyways.  He is quick and very strong even at that position.

[Tr1boy]

Smart is not a point guard, he's a scoring guard.  He doesn't have the playmaking skills to be a point guard.  But your point still holds, he's pretty massive even for a two.

He is a good playmaker . He could pass the ball more vs shoot ill advised shots. Thats the only thing

[Texstyles]

What you guys need to realize is that teams are going to defend him with the biggest player they can get away with.

If Smart is playing PG, and Bradley is playing SG, the other team is just going to switch and put their shooting guard on Smart, who weighs 30 pounds more than Bradley.

Thats why I didn't.like the AB signing.  With a PG like Smart, you need a SG that is bigger so this doesnt happen. 

[pearljammer10]

I think the Celtics are most nba tank ready.

[NorthernLightning]

What you guys need to realize is that teams are going to defend him with the biggest player they can get away with.

If Smart is playing PG, and Bradley is playing SG, the other team is just going to switch and put their shooting guard on Smart, who weighs 30 pounds more than Bradley.

Thats why I didn't.like the AB signing.  With a PG like Smart, you need a SG that is bigger so this doesnt happen.

You may have noticed we also had the 17th pick and drafted a very long shooting guard.

Bradley was a great re-signing, and he can stretch the floor when playing next to Smart or Rondo, or both.

As much as I like Smart, I wouldn't be surprised if Bradley was a significantly better defender against the league's quickest point guards like Westbrook and Wall, and Rondo may end up being more effective defending SGs than PGs at this stage in his career.

[NorthernLightning]

I think the Celtics are most nba tank ready.

You're way off.

[manl_lui]

Smart may also be the most NFL ready.

Can't wait to see him use that body and run over smaller guards

[chambers]

What you guys need to realize is that teams are going to defend him with the biggest player they can get away with.

If Smart is playing PG, and Bradley is playing SG, the other team is just going to switch and put their shooting guard on Smart, who weighs 30 pounds more than Bradley.

Thats why I didn't.like the AB signing.  With a PG like Smart, you need a SG that is bigger so this doesnt happen.

You may have noticed we also had the 17th pick and drafted a very long shooting guard.

Bradley was a great re-signing, and he can stretch the floor when playing next to Smart or Rondo, or both.

As much as I like Smart, I wouldn't be surprised if Bradley was a significantly better defender against the league's quickest point guards like Westbrook and Wall, and Rondo may end up being more effective defending SGs than PGs at this stage in his career.

Young is a small forward, not quick enough to guard shooting guards.

[Sketch5]

What you guys need to realize is that teams are going to defend him with the biggest player they can get away with.

If Smart is playing PG, and Bradley is playing SG, the other team is just going to switch and put their shooting guard on Smart, who weighs 30 pounds more than Bradley.

Thats why I didn't.like the AB signing.  With a PG like Smart, you need a SG that is bigger so this doesnt happen.

You may have noticed we also had the 17th pick and drafted a very long shooting guard.

Bradley was a great re-signing, and he can stretch the floor when playing next to Smart or Rondo, or both.

As much as I like Smart, I wouldn't be surprised if Bradley was a significantly better defender against the league's quickest point guards like Westbrook and Wall, and Rondo may end up being more effective defending SGs than PGs at this stage in his career.

Smart had a faster lane agility time than Wall,Westbrook and CP3. I heard some wheres that his reaction time was crazy fast too. You mix that with his reach that lets him stay off his defender a bit more than the average 6'3" guard and he should do just fine. Plus guys like Westbrook and CP3 who can post AB and abuse him in the post wont be able to do that to Smart.