NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

[dirkfansince1998]

I'm not a fan of the player, but I can admit that he absolutely would instantly add to the already growing tough, edgy mindset this team is building. For a team determined to forge a defensive identity that lasts into the late season and playoffs, it would be helpful.




To play devil's advocate with myself again, I think it's possible that the horrible 1-v-3 offense I've seen from him in important stretches is partly due to Tatum and Brown being kind of selfish. Like, maybe some of Smart's offensive idiocy is born of frustration? 

But it seems like you've watched him, so you know: a lot of the people here who want him because they recognize his name and associate it with "defense" are going to be shocked at some of the problems this guy causes his own team on the offensive end. Again, maybe playing with a guy like Luka fixes some of that. A lot of it, even.

He is from Flower Mound. That´s all we need to know. People from Flower Mound are awesome. On and off the court.

More serious. I don´t really see the offensive problems when he plays for the Celtics. They are actually better with him because he is the only willing passer in the starting five. Mavs are fine with Frank and/or Green on the floor. Not sure why Smart would be worse. All about the right balance and lineups.
Smart would instantly be the 3rd best ballhandler. Adding even more versatility. I really like the idea of lineups with 3-4 guys that can put the ball on the floor.