Fox Sports Opinion of Nolan Smith

[RoyToy]

Great point. Hansbrough has a career PER of 16 after losing most of his rookie year to injury and is a solid contributor for Indiana.

I still don't get what people expected at pick 21. The next Qyntel Woods, perhaps?

At 21 in a terrible draft no less

I wanted Faried at pick 21 yesterday, but after more thought, I'm actually happier with Nolan Smith.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

I think alot of fans were disappointed in how big of a reach the pick was. If he were drafted in the same spot as Armon Johnson, everyone would be singing his praises. I already like him more than Patty or Armon.

Hopefully we can get some depth in Free Agency.

 

[oldmangrouch]

I guess if people say he's a combo guard enough it will stick.

When he filled in for Irving he was leading the ACC in assists. He's a 1 that has converted his game to fit the 2 spot.

True. He wasn't a "combo" guard - he was a SG that filled in at PG because of an injury to the team's star.

Anybody want to bet that this kid makes Bayless look like John Stockton?

 

[MickZagger]

True. He wasn't a "combo" guard - he was a SG that filled in at PG because of an injury to the team's star.

Anybody want to bet that this kid makes Bayless look like John Stockton?

How many Duke games did you watch this year?

 

[Nikolokolus]

True. He wasn't a "combo" guard - he was a SG that filled in at PG because of an injury to the team's star.

Anybody want to bet that this kid makes Bayless look like John Stockton?

Nah. He's a better passer than Bayless, and he does move with his head up ... but he's just so damn turnover prone and really doesn't break people down off the dribble.

 

[illmatic99]

Smart kid.

A fan @tweets him:

kadophe187
@NdotSmitty just make sure and feed that ball to lamarcus!!!!! Haha.. have a good weekend man Thx for chattin uve gained a fan

Smith replies back:

NdotSmitty
@kadophe187 I'm no dummy lol! I know who to feed

 

[jlprk]

So this guy is MAYBE one step higher than bleacher report. Yawn.

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