ZHAIRE SMITH (PHI)
#8•Z. SMITH
G/F • 6’4, 200 lbs; 2nd year, Texas Tech
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: (RAW) ÜBER-ATHLETIC WING
Zhaire Smith is an explosive and twitchy (in a good way) G/F with very natural athleticism; supreme bounce: jet-fueled calves lead way for uncanny tip dunks - explosive, plays above the rim; high upside as a defender (long wingspan), could groom into a stopper - competes hard: not much issue guarding guys his own size but can get into trouble when switched onto bigger forwards*; floor = defensive ace?; fairly competent shooter, though needs daylight to fire - must work on shooting off the bounce & on the move; moves well without the ball, can score via flashes down the lane; offensive game holds some question marks (needs to develop shot creating, below the rim finishing & playmaking) but shouldn't hinder him much early on: Zhaire plays an uptempo game, style fits w/ the 76ers; hard working late-bloomer, high reward prospect; injury-plagued rookie season - rotation in 2020?
*major keys will be for Smith to get in the weight room & study film
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MORE ON Z. SMITH
Drafted 16th overall (by PHX • 2018)
Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2018)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K20 RATING: 72
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