…it in: https://nbamath.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bcf2b35b-8802-e0f0-070e-06580623924e.nba_219554_768x432_1500.mp4 With his creation and driving skills, he can lead a second-unit offense more deftly than anyone currently on San Antonio’s roster, and it will allow the coaching…
…Comparatively, in situations where Zach took a dribble jumper out of the pick-and-roll, normally much less efficient than open spot-ups, he produced 1.375 points per possession—simply a stunning mark: https://nbamath.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LaVine-One-Dribble-Pull-Up.mp4…
…passes through tight windows: https://streamable.com/o1i6q And again: https://streamable.com/i3i8z Plus, he has the ability to just take the ball to the hoop himself: https://streamable.com/foz0b As the season unfolded, Brogdon and Giannis…
…and slippery drives to the rim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ConYsdSLIIA He quickly established himself as a high-usage, shoot-first point guard. His usage percentage of 26.0 in 2008-09 ranked 28th in the NBA, slightly…
…held true in the NBA. You can see how the urgency to hone a three-point shot may have eluded him when he can make plays like this: https://nbamath.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fd660ee7-f02a-c2b0-3a68-d6427f9aa223.nba_1409742_1920x1080_5904.mp4 Last season,…
…averaged 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 42.7/44.1/83.3 shooting splits in the playoffs. At the very least, he profiles as a solid three-and-D guy. Heck, it’s possible Valanciunas…
…launch. And as such, most of his makes come off catch-and-shoot opportunities. Now, the misses: https://nbamath.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSJ-Misses.mp4 When Smith doesn’t have it going, he’s off-balance, hesitant or just simply misses. That…
…Boston Globe‘s Adam Himmelsbach—a deal also verified by ESPN.com’s Zach Lowe. Meanwhile, ESPN.com’s Jeff Goodman said they offered three non-Nets/Lakers/Kings first-round picks, Jae Crowder and another starter on draft night….