Impressed by Ish Smith?

Revived · Post #1 » by **Revived** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:47 am

I think Ish is starting to come along really well. I had very, very low expectations for Ish (as did most people I think) but he's been a pleasant surprise.

He's one of those players that you have to leave in for some time so that he can play through little mistakes and then make big plays.

Him and Barbosa in the backcourt together is working to a tee and I hope Hornacek keeps em together.

Also,

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Post #2 » by **Qwigglez** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:06 am

It's great to see him get some recognition, unfortunately I've only seen a handful of games and rarely get to see him in action.

It would be nice if someone could make a youtube video of his highlights

Also, I hope the Suns sign Barbosa for the rest of the year, I don't know why they are doing this ten day thing, I think if anything it makes LB worried about his future.

Superbone · Post #3 » by **Superbone** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:23 am

Ish reminds me of Elliot "Socks" Perry back in the day as far as guards I didn't expect much from but made an impact.

Revived · Post #4 » by **Revived** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:49 am

Qwigglez wrote:
It would be nice if someone could make a youtube video of his highlights

Scooper1030's probably on it as we speak

bigfoot · Post #5 » by **bigfoot** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:44 pm

What impressed me with Ish in the last game was he didn't even play in the first half. During the second half when the Suns go through that 4-minute "foul fest" against the Pacers Horny puts him in cold and suddenly the ship is righted. That takes some nuts after sitting on the bench in the first half.

Puff · Post #6 » by **Puff** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:07 pm

I have liked Ish all year long. Finally he appears to be getting some Kudos and playing time. He comes in and is aggressive from start to finish. That is who we are as a team. What is not to like? So he is not a greater shooter. That is not he primary objective.

He is probably the best distributor we have on the team and that includes Dragic and Bledsoe.

carey · Post #7 » by **carey** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:39 pm

He's very inconsistent, can't shoot, and at times makes awful decisions with the ball.

That said, he's extraordinarily fast. And yeah, he does remind me of "Socks" a bit. I think he's one of those guys you put in as a spark plug and if he has it that night you let him roll. If not then you go a different way. That layup high off the glass against the Pacers was pretty great the other night.

I'd still rather have him than Marshall. Just something about that guy that I really really dislike. I can't believe that like Gambo I once (way before the draft) advocated drafting him. I'd cooled on him considerably by draft time and advocated a number of other players on draft day tho.

RunDogGun · Post #8 » by **RunDogGun** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:07 pm

He has done a fine job as a third point guard, elevated to backup point. He comes in and does his job. The only issue I've had was his shooting. He should never be lining up a three point shot. He's had some nice scoop passes. But oddly, Green has had some nice passes to Plumlee as well.

Many of our guys stepped up after a few days off. Hopefully that will be a trend for many games.

spanishninja · Post #9 » by **spanishninja** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:27 pm

he seems to play very well when he isn't letting the situation take over his decision making. Hope he continues to figure things out on a consistent basis. Maybe we blamed him too much for those couple of Memphis losses.

TOO · Post #10 » by **TOO** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:35 pm

Hes absolutely fine as a 3rd PG. I dont expect much from him, so he's just peachy.

Jdiddy701 · Post #11 » by **Jdiddy701** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:50 pm

Ish > Marshall

Post #12 » by **lilfishi22** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:21 am

He's impressed me because I expected nothing from him and in a few games he's shown he can hang with good teams. But he's also had a long list of games where he's made bad decisions, taken bad shots and was totally useless out there. But i have to give credit where credits due, he's been great the last few games and is the reason why our second unit is beating teams.

DirtyDez · Post #13 » by **DirtyDez** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:19 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:Ish > Marshall

If it wasn't for Kendall becoming a 3pt sharp-shooter i would agree.

Revived · Post #14 » by **Revived** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:16 am

Our leading rebounder against Washington. And he's the smallest player on the team.

Keep em coming Ish!

scooper1030 · Post #15 » by **scooper1030** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:14 am

SF88 wrote:
Qwigglez wrote:
It would be nice if someone could make a youtube video of his highlights

Scooper1030's probably on it as we speak

Not as we speak, but not a bad idea either. It'll be relatively short, but maybe I can try to release one within the next week or so.

scooper1030 · Post #16 » by **scooper1030** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:19 am

Fun fact: Ish Smith is 7-for-51 on jump shots this season. Most of those are just mid-range shots too, as he's only taken 17 threes this year.

RunDogGun · Post #17 » by **RunDogGun** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:49 am

scooper1030 wrote:Fun fact: Ish Smith is 7-for-51 on jump shots this season. Most of those are just mid-range shots too, as he's only taken 17 threes this year.

That means he is 6-34 on jump shots that are not threes.

Revived · Post #18 » by **Revived** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:25 am

scooper1030 wrote:
SF88 wrote:
Qwigglez wrote:
It would be nice if someone could make a youtube video of his highlights

Scooper1030's probably on it as we speak

Not as we speak, but not a bad idea either. It'll be relatively short, but maybe I can try to release one within the next week or so.

Oh I know man, I was just messing around. Don't give it much of a thought. You put enough good highlight videos up here, I'm sure you'll get to Ish when you have the time and when you want to do it.

scooper1030 · Post #19 » by **scooper1030** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:35 am

SF88 wrote:
scooper1030 wrote:
SF88 wrote:Scooper1030's probably on it as we speak

Not as we speak, but not a bad idea either. It'll be relatively short, but maybe I can try to release one within the next week or so.

Oh I know man, I was just messing around. Don't give it much of a thought. You put enough good highlight videos up here, I'm sure you'll get to Ish when you have the time and when you want to do it.

You inspired me, I'm working on one right now. There won't be a ton of clips, but I have enough to make a video. It'll be up in a couple of hours hopefully, if not I'll upload tomorrow morning.

Revived · Post #20 » by **Revived** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:17 am

“One of the things they have in their back pocket is Ish Smith can change a game with the way he gets up and down the floor, and he got right there in the teeth of our defense without anybody stopping him,” Boston coach Brad Stevens said. “That kind of opened the floodgates.”

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/ar ... ltics.html

Ish getting recognized!