01-18-2021, 02:46 PM
(01-18-2021, 02:30 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Then again, maybe I'm completely wrong and something has CHANGED with Smith's personality. His confidence? His general motivation and direction in life? Not sure, really, but my original comment was just meant to point to how bizarre it is that he has gone from "interesting, might have some potential" to "jesus, get that guy out of here" sooooo quickly.
DSJ lost his (step-)mother late in 2019. Add the expectations of being the immediate core piece and (only relevant) player talent of the Porzingis trade. Add the fact that the Knicks fans booed him out of the building (not sure about the proximity to the death of his mother).
It´s obvious he needs a change of scenery. It´s just like with Fultz in Philly. The baggage is already too much in NYC.
Yeah maybe returning to the Mavs in a humbled state and becoming the back-up to Luka would be an option, but I think he needs a completely fresh start (as a back-up) somewhere.