2023 Kenny Smith Lead Guard Workout Notes (Pt. 4)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Kenny Smith Lead Guard Workout took place on August 26th at McBride High School in Long Beach. This invitation-only gathering brought together some of the nation's most promising high school players, aiming to refine their skills under the guidance of renowned point guard and NBA Champion Kenny Smith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["994006"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cdiv class=u0022group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black/10 dark:border-gray-900/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]u0022 data-testid=u0022conversation-turn-281u0022u003ernrnStyles Phipps exhibits a diverse offensive skill set that makes him an incredibly dynamic presence on the court. 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