Would Josh Smith put us over the top?

[Waiting For That Day 49]

When it doesn't go Josh Smith way he quits. Don't need quitters on this team... Nah No on the trade...

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

thought damp already signed somewhere.

 

I don't like smith as a primary option. I'd rather have crawford (but not at the price of the suggested trade)

[NameLess Scrub 6]

Would the Magic get pushed to the next level if the need for a dominant wing playmaker is not addressed?

 

Btw, Rip is a jump shooter. I think Prince would be nice if he still has it.

 

I also think Zaza is a great backup, lots of hustle there.

[Soul Bro 1,422]

Smith is far more valuable than the trade offered. Won't happen.

[30Assists 342]

That is a tough one. I like Zaza. Tough player and would be a solid back up center.

 

Now for Smith. He is more of a knucklehead than a malcontent to me and his talent is off the charts. If our defense in the painted area is great now imagine having Smith and Howard.

 

The problems would be ball movement and floor spacing as well as what if Smith is indeed a malcontent and Stan cannot corral him and convince him to be the player that he can be.

 

Overall I can see the Hawks trading him soon especially with the big deals of Horford and Johnson but I doubt they do it within the division.

 

This one. While I think he'd be a good fit, I could not imagine a situation where Atlanta would help out a division rival like that.

[KandiKane 136]

thought damp already signed somewhere.

 

I don't like smith as a primary option. I'd rather have crawford (but not at the price of the suggested trade)

 

He was going to sign with the rockets but that broke down.

 

Link

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/7283892.html

 

He may sign with the heat though, no problem for Howard because Erica is weak

[Secretly Space Jesus 670]

He wouldn't put us over the top, and I'm not convinced Smith will ever contribute to a contender in a meaningful way.

 

That said, if a trade that lopsided came up and was available, I'd probably take it.