It’s been real Josh.
Stan Van Gundy and the Pistons brass clearly have had enough of Josh Smith’s subpar play and superstar contract. Now let’s see which team is willing to take the plunge and grab the iffy forward.
The Pistons announce that they have waived Josh Smith. Wow.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) December 22, 2014
The same Josh Smith, folks, who is owed $26 million over the next two seasons AFTER this one. Released by Stan Van Gundy just now
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 22, 2014
And a quick quote from coach Stan Van Gundy.
"In fairness to Josh,being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league,we feel it’s best to give him his freedom to move forward,”-SVG
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) December 22, 2014
The Detroit Pistons have released an official statement:
“Our team has not performed the way we had expected throughout the first third of the season and adjustments need to be made in terms of our focus and direction,” said Stan Van Gundy, Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons. “We are shifting priorities to aggressively develop our younger players while also expanding the roles of other players in the current rotation to improve performance and build for our future. As we expand certain roles, others will be reduced. In fairness to Josh, being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it’s best to give him his freedom to move forward. We have full respect for Josh as a player and a person.”
