Smart is one of the few players who can create his own shot, create for others, AND defend at a high level.
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He can create the shot, but doesn't make it until he fixes it
who has the highest chance at becoming a #1 offensive option of a team with the 5th pick?
I'd say Vonleh and Saric.
The issue I have with Randle is that even though it rhymes his nickname will never be Julius Handle. More like the 1 armed bandit. That would be instrumental for him to develop that.
With Vonleh I like that he's shown glimpses of ballhandling and shooting. He hasn't been given a big opportunity in Indiana which doesn't necessarily have something to do with his skillset but more his coach IMO. His body is very similar to Anthony Davis. He doesn't have his bodycontrol and mobility, but just his frame, long arms, size.
If his handles are for real I can see him do a lot of things that Aldridge does. Playing the pop game, fading out of the post, spinmoves to the basket, operating from the highpost, attacking the needle. Worst case he'd be Greg Monroe w/o passing but with shooting.
Saric is a scorer and playmaker. If he can continue to expand his shooting he'll be instant impact if he decides to come over this summer.
https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Dario-Saric/International/24342/2014/By_Season/Per_Game/0/All_Leagues
After New Year he doubled the number of attempted 3s and while his accuracy is still streaky(I don't really like the arc of his 3 pointers and release point) it hasn't gone down. Rather up actually.