Never know which rumors are true, but with all the chatter around Lawson, Dragic, and now Jackson, it really looks like Danny is shopping hard for a PG. Which implies we don't think Smart is ready to play full-time PG, at least not now and possibly not ever.
I still think the most likely outcome is that we don't get any of those guys, but it seems pretty informative on what the front office thinks about the current backcourt.
From what I've seen, Smart looks like he could work really well as a secondary ball-handler at the SG spot next to a score-first point guard.
Given the emphasis on positional flexibility, passing, and shooting in Stevens' system, I think pairing Smart with a player like Thomas, Dragic, or Jackson (though Jackson's shooting isn't ideal), would be much, much better than putting Smart at PG with Bradley or some other SG who is similarly inept at dribbling and passing.
From a team-wide perspective, I also really think the current group would benefit a lot from playing with a primary ball-handler and scoring option who can run the pick and roll and take the majority of shots each night.
I know, I know -- one of the team's strengths right now is the fact that they can spread it around and play the hot hand. Still, I think having a focal point, albeit a modest one like Dragic or Thomas, could help other guys settle into more appropriate and consistent offensive roles.
It will especially help in the fourth quarter of tight games. Having Marcus Thornton or Evan Turner as your best option late in a game is far from ideal.
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