Smith is instinctually a good defender. He reads lazy passes, can time when to pick a ballhandler, and also makes good snap decisions to come off his man for well-timed double-teams. I’d like to see him continue to force turnovers and play with those great instincts, but also establish himself as a defender that forces tough shots regularly and make the quiet plays as well as the loud ones. He has the ability to be a player that impacts the game and each defensive possession.

Smith is instinctually a good defender. He reads lazy passes, can time when to pick a ballhandler, and also makes good snap decisions to come off his man for well-timed double-teams. I’d like to see him continue to force turnovers and play with those great instincts, but also establish himself as a defender that forces tough shots regularly and make the quiet plays as well as the loud ones. He has the ability to be a player that impacts the game and each defensive possession.