Well look who has decided to grow up! After years of having the talent to be a beast, getting money because of that talent but never fulfilling to the best of his ability. Focusing on shooting threes instead of using his body to power through the paint. He is probably one of the most frustrating players to watch on a game by game basis. How the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks went all those years putting up with him. I would’ve pulled my hair out and shouting at the TV “Stop shooting threes!”
But now he’s a fully fledged veteran, he knows that he won’t be able to get the money he used to get, which is why he has finally gone for a team where he has chances to get rings instead of paychecks.
Smith reportedly signed a one-year contract for the veterans minimum worth $1.5 million. A source told ESPN’s Chris Broussard that Smith “chose winning and a defined role over money.”
“Over my pro career I have spent a lot of time in Houston with friends and family. Over the past year, while with the Rockets, the team, fans and people of Houston have made it a second home,” Smith said in a prepared statement. “I want to express my appreciation to everyone for the support and kindness they have shown me and my family while I have been here. Thank you!“
Now I understand his motives to go to LA. But of all the teams to go to. The Clippers?
I really can’t trust them anymore. How can a team with such a great core be so underwhelming when the time counts? They’ve been doing it for years now and I don’t think a re-brand will change that.
