I mean, we can revisit it now if we want.
Randle has always put up the numbers. On some occasions he even helps them win. But he still can't shoot, his defense is still subpar, he still isn't very good with his right hand. Is he a starter on a championship team? I'm not sure.
I also think that, by next year, it should be time to give up the whole idea that Smart can be an All Star caliber player in this league, or a top 3 option on a contending team, unless he proves otherwise this year. I love Marcus on defense. But, the offense has to come around. There's just no other way around it. I want to be patient with him, but for how long? How much longer do we have to watch him chuck and brick 3s early in the shot clock? How much longer do we have to watch him flop and flail around, which does get him calls, but is also not the actual way to play the game? How much longer do we have to see him try to drive to the rim, get stopped by the defense, and force up a bad shot, and then complain to the refs?
Don't get me wrong. He's a fine player off the bench for us. His defensive impact is absolutely insane. But if he can't ever develop into an even decent offensive player, then we have to wonder: do you want the defensive talent who is streaky at best on offense? Or would you rather have the guy who can't play defense, but can rebound, can bang with the big boys, and is slowly but surely getting a bit better and more comfortable on offense?
In many ways, I think we actually have to blame Brad for part of the lack of development by Marcus. While he did try to go for the wins and the team record at the time (when Evan was here), it could hurt us long term. This is Smart's third year, he should be able to at least run a pick and roll consistently. He's shown flashes of it, but can he ever put it all together? We won't know if Brad keeps putting Smart off the ball, not always getting him the ball in his strength spots. You've gotta play to the strengths of your players. On offense, that's pick and roll's, post ups, midrange jumpers, driving to the rim. You've gotta target those areas if you want him to get better at that stuff.
Long story short: it's really up to personal preference; which type of player do you want?