How much do defensive specialists make in this league? Do they get paid money? Or do they get sent back down to the NBDL till they can hit 38% of their shots?
It's pretty terrible that his best shooting year was his rookie year.
What does this say to the rookies coming into the league? If I were an agent I'd be like "Don't worry about your shot. Don't worry about being in shape. Don't worry about your passing. Just defend like an insane defending fool and for sure the Celtics will draft you."
What does him getting payed have to do with anything? I mean if he doesn't get a big contract, yeah for us right?
Smart is a streaky shooter, most likely always will be. Rookie year Smart had the green light to work on it, so no worries if he misses. Second year, didn't shoot as well, but he's shooting better this year. He's also shooting more 2pters this season. His free throw shooting is almost 20% better this season then his rookie year.
Theres also the issue that he gets left with the ball a lot with time running down. Some one did the numbers, couldn't find them, but they've been posted on here, but with out those last second shots he shoots over 35%.
So it's not like he isn't working on his game. He worked on the three point shot rookie year, started to take it to the hoop second year, and this year has mixed it up a bit. And he's much better with the ball, taking it up the court and passing than his rookie year.
Numbers can some times be unfair when it comes to if a player has improved or not. Up till the last few weeks, I'd say Smart was playing well over all. Making things happen with his D and passing. And he can hit the big shot when needed. Something is up with him, injury or personal matter, but he's not right.
