Joe Smith signs with Atlanta

Nice get for the Hawks.

over 2 years ago Mike Prada 3 comments 0 recs |

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While most of us think the wiz will be better than the hawks this year, a lot of people are saying we will be competing for 4-5 slot. As a last big man who do you think did better for their needs. Wizards with Oberto or the Hawks with Joe Smith.

by forthepeople on Aug 17, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions

A Guard?

I think Washington got exactly what they needed. A low-usage guy that can come in and give them 12-15 minutes a game at either PF or Center… A big guy (at 245 pounds) that’s not afraid to throw his body around. An adequate defender that can grab some rebounds.. He’s a low turn over, low risk, high Basketball IQ player. He’ll keep the ball moving, and get you some assists (20% assist ratio in 2008)…

Smith (225 pounds) is much less bulky than Oberto. He a pretty good jump shooter for a big man, but he doesn’t have any low-post game to speak of. And he’s mostly a PF.

Given the fact that the Wizards needed a backup big that could play Center – they chose the right guy. And if McGee doesn’t progress as anticipated; and/or if Blatche has trouble – Oberto could step up and play 20 mpg….

Smith will be steady for the Hawks… but he won’t get much playing time behind Josh Smith and Pachulia

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by Rook6980 on Aug 17, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions