I am tired of the over-hype of Marcus Smart. Because his body is NBA ready he may well be a great NBA player some day but lets look at the facts. When you do I believe he is at best the 5th best point guard in the country. (Ennis, Napier, Van Fleet, Appling in no order). Lets look at the last 5 games for Ennis and Smart.
Ennis 39.4 minutes, 23-49 FG (46.9%), 5-11 3pt. (45.5%), FT 23-27 (85%) 18 Reb, 26 Assists, 8 steals, 8 turnovers, 14.8 points - team 5-0
Smart 32 minutes, 18-64 FG (28.1%), 6-33 3pt (18.1%), FT 35-45 (77%), 33 Reb, 28 Assists, 11 Steals, 17 Turnovers, 15.4 Points - team 2-3.
Its not really close when you actually look at the facts is it.
In case you think 5 games is unfair Smart's highly touted improved shooting has garnered him 41.8% from the field and 28.6% from 3 for the year. If not for his spectacular first game against Memphis these numbers would be much lower 40%FG and 26.4% 3pt.
Ennis 39.4 minutes, 23-49 FG (46.9%), 5-11 3pt. (45.5%), FT 23-27 (85%) 18 Reb, 26 Assists, 8 steals, 8 turnovers, 14.8 points - team 5-0
Smart 32 minutes, 18-64 FG (28.1%), 6-33 3pt (18.1%), FT 35-45 (77%), 33 Reb, 28 Assists, 11 Steals, 17 Turnovers, 15.4 Points - team 2-3.
Its not really close when you actually look at the facts is it.
In case you think 5 games is unfair Smart's highly touted improved shooting has garnered him 41.8% from the field and 28.6% from 3 for the year. If not for his spectacular first game against Memphis these numbers would be much lower 40%FG and 26.4% 3pt.