Education of Marcus

[Eja117]

Stat stuffers are guys that play with effort. That's how they stuff the stats. Smart wouldn't know anything about that

At this point I'm convinced you are trolling.

Just let this guy spew his garbage. Maybe he'll leave if no one responds back.

You're confusing a troll with a hater. Smart sucks and I hate that. Hopefully he won't be terrible in the future. He does some things well and a lot of things awful. Hate that people are fawning over him. His big accomplishment is that he's not Rondo.

[guava_wrench]

Stat stuffers are guys that play with effort. That's how they stuff the stats. Smart wouldn't know anything about that

At this point I'm convinced you are trolling.

Just let this guy spew his garbage. Maybe he'll leave if no one responds back.

You're confusing a troll with a hater. Smart sucks and I hate that. Hopefully he won't be terrible in the future. He does some things well and a lot of things awful. Hate that people are fawning over him. His big accomplishment is that he's not Rondo.

If he wasn't able to contribute on defense, I would be more down on him. Since he has a presence on defense, I can deal with his incredibly limited offense. And I am impressed that he has his 3s up to 35%. That is quite respectable. He has made the most of his open looks from deep as of late and for the season, more than half of his shots are from 3.

It is still very early in his career, but the fact that he is hitting 3s respectably, can take care of the ball, and can defend means he will be in the league a while.

[guava_wrench]

Checked some stats:

eFG%: 51.2 - just above Mirotic, Ryan Anderson, Dante Cunningham, Wade, Dieng, Draymond Green, Millsap, Nowitzki, Faried, Taj Gibson. Granted, it is easier when your team doesn't require you to do much, but it is very respectable.

TS%: 53:9 - rates about 33% lower than his eFG%. He is just below Horford, Ennis, Jeff Green, Leonard, and Draymond Green.

I only mention this because shooting has been his Achilles and he is shooting respectably at the moment by just shooting from 3 and doing that only when open. Eventually I expect him to figure out how to use his strength to get to the rim effectively in the NBA.

[oldtype]

He's started trying that awkward floater thing more and more.  Tonight in the 4th quarter was the first time I saw it actually go in but hopefully things improve.  At least he is trying to get to the rim.

[Granath]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

[Eja117]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

[TwinTower14]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

You need to get that anger out of your heart my friend you will be a happier person....I do respect your troll game though...

[Eja117]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

You need to get that anger out of your heart my friend you will be a happier person....I do respect your troll game though...

I also think the trade of the Bambino to the Yankees was absurd

[revtodd64]

I was not a huge fan of drafting Smart, but thought he was probably the best player available at #6.  But as I watch him play, I think he is better than I expected.  He has been shooting well and that was supposed to be his Achilles Heel.  He has been hitting shots when we need them down the stretch, and his defense is superb.  His passing in improving and he showed some cleverness last night with a post up, behind the head, no look pass to Zeller last night.  He is going to be a very good player because he works hard, is coachable, and has a feel for the game.  He is a unique player, due to his strength and determination.  He and Crowder put great energy out on the floor tonight, and overcame a 30 point performance from Anthony Davis.  Nice win!

[TwinTower14]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

You need to get that anger out of your heart my friend you will be a happier person....I do respect your troll game though...

I also think the trade of the Bambino to the Yankees was absurd

Now you are making sense trading the best hitter and best pitcher for 100k was crazy

[greg683x]

I loved the Marcus Smart pick and still do but I gotta admit im still so worried about the lack of driving to the basket and basically just being a spot up shooter.

Yes I know im being a pessimist and I should be excited that he can make these shots now.  But part of me cant help but think of Kedrick Brown.  I remember when he consistently started hitting spot up jumpers and everyone wanted to throw a big party about it (including me) bc we thought he had turned some kind of corner.

Not saying this is a reasonable thought in regards to smart but I cant help but think of the similarities.

[D.o.s.]

If he's a poor man's Tyreke Evans that's fine with me.

Tyreke Evans isn't a good player, so what does that make a poor man's Tyreke Evans?  (Austin Rivers?)

Wait, I think we're talking rookie years, right? 'Reke had a pretty solid rookie season.

Also, I wouldn't say no to Smart's handle getting as good as Evans or Rivers.

[GzUP617]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

hey,  how are you enjoying the mavs game where all Rondo does is casually passes the ball while stationary.

I mean missing wide open shots,  refusal to cut or curl and let others move the ball. These are all good traits. know what I mean. ?

I mean assists and rebounds are great.  I mean no else on a team could do that stuff.  Game changer stuff that Rondo fella is.   Especially that Clippers game on Saturday.  Great stuff,  CP3 had no chance.

[Eja117]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

hey,  how are you enjoying the mavs game where all Rondo does is casually passes the ball while stationary.

I mean missing wide open shots,  refusal to cut or curl and let others move the ball. These are all good traits. know what I mean. ?

I mean assists and rebounds are great.  I mean no else on a team could do that stuff.  Game changer stuff that Rondo fella is.   Especially that Clippers game on Saturday.  Great stuff,  CP3 had no chance.

Well I diiiddd see this onneee Mavs game. I think it was in Boston.  It was kinda like passivist French army meets ticked off Klingons interbred with sith warriors and trained by some Spartans with a chip on their shoulder. I seem to remember Rondo being a part of that game.

(How was the hyperbole on that one? Needs work?)

[TwinTower14]

Smart's stats for tonight are horrid. The 6 assists and 0 TOs are nice, but that's it. No rebs. Bad shooting. 5 fouls. No blocks. One whole steal.

Very very blah.

I don't care about "infectious" or "intensity" or  funny feelings in knees or effort or "clutch".  Let's see efficient shooting, rebounds, etc. Things that can be measured. I grant you Jrue didn't play well but Smart was absolutely not a big reason for the win tonight.

Smart's +15 +/- led the team in 30 minutes of play. Winning doesn't matter to you I guess.

Also, he had 3 rebounds.

Wwwoooowww......3 rebounds! For Smart!  Wow. We've never had a point guard that could rebound before.

hey,  how are you enjoying the mavs game where all Rondo does is casually passes the ball while stationary.

I mean missing wide open shots,  refusal to cut or curl and let others move the ball. These are all good traits. know what I mean. ?

I mean assists and rebounds are great.  I mean no else on a team could do that stuff.  Game changer stuff that Rondo fella is.   Especially that Clippers game on Saturday.  Great stuff,  CP3 had no chance.

Well I diiiddd see this onneee Mavs game. I think it was in Boston.  It was kinda like passivist French army meets ticked off Klingons interbred with sith warriors and trained by some Spartans with a chip on their shoulder. I seem to remember Rondo being a part of that game.

(How was the hyperbole on that one? Needs work?)

in the four games since he played the C's he has yet to reach double figures and 6 points is the most he has scored.  Has missed all of his three pointers and had more turnovers than assist against Detriot,  he is 0-2 from the line and if you take the last 3 games he is 5/31 from the field...