#36 - Josh Smith
He came into the league a raw athlete; a high school kid who was high on potential but had a long way to go before he could romp with the best. Just four years later he’s evolved into one of the L’s most versatile players…and one of its most feared. This ATLien, at just 23, is a borderline All-Star whose game has steadily improved every season, to the point where he might stuff box scores better than anyone in the league. Last season J5 put up 17/8/3/3 and a 1.5 steals for the soaring Hawks, he was one of big reasons they ended their league-long playoff drought and should be rewarded with a heavy contract this summer.
His freakish athleticism makes him not only incredibly entertaining to watch, but also any would-be opposition’s worst nightmare. He’s embarrassed enough grown-ass men with humbling swats and dunks; his long 6’9” frame lifts off quicker and higher than anyone around. He comes out of nowhere to disrupt traffic towards the net and his mere presence makes attackers think twice. While his offensive game’s far from polished, he’s powerful enough to get to the rim and is developing somewhat of a jumper and truly becoming a two-way force. His passing and general decision making could also improve (a turnover for every assist last year), but Smith is still young and learning more about the game each year. Once he catches up with his own lofty potential, he could be one of the league’s truly elite players.
He came into the league a raw athlete; a high school kid who was high on potential but had a long way to go before he could romp with the best. Just four years later he’s evolved into one of the L’s most versatile players…and one of its most feared. This ATLien, at just 23, is a borderline All-Star whose game has steadily improved every season, to the point where he might stuff box scores better than anyone in the league. Last season J5 put up 17/8/3/3 and a 1.5 steals for the soaring Hawks, he was one of big reasons they ended their league-long playoff drought and should be rewarded with a heavy contract this summer.
His freakish athleticism makes him not only incredibly entertaining to watch, but also any would-be opposition’s worst nightmare. He’s embarrassed enough grown-ass men with humbling swats and dunks; his long 6’9” frame lifts off quicker and higher than anyone around. He comes out of nowhere to disrupt traffic towards the net and his mere presence makes attackers think twice. While his offensive game’s far from polished, he’s powerful enough to get to the rim and is developing somewhat of a jumper and truly becoming a two-way force. His passing and general decision making could also improve (a turnover for every assist last year), but Smith is still young and learning more about the game each year. Once he catches up with his own lofty potential, he could be one of the league’s truly elite players.
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