Welcome Zhaire Smith

Kobblehead · Post #741 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:03 pm

There's a difference between being a bad defender and getting outright physically abused on the defensive end. Jerryd Bayless is a bad defender, but he doesn't get bullied. He's a stout 6'3" 200 pounds. Shamet and Korkmaz are bad defenders that are also physically underdeveloped. Which further compounds the issue.

In terms of Bayless falling off, offensively. Don't we think having torn ligaments in his left wrist had something to do with that? I just think a healthy Jerryd Bayless is our best immediate option at back-up SG.

ankle420breaker · Post #742 » by **ankle420breaker** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:28 pm

Kobblehead wrote:There's a difference between being a bad defender and getting outright physically abused on the defensive end. Jerryd Bayless is a bad defender, but he doesn't get bullied. He's a stout 6'3" 200 pounds. Shamet and Korkmaz are bad defenders that are also physically underdeveloped. Which further compounds the issue.

In terms of Bayless falling off, offensively. Don't we think having torn ligaments in his left wrist had something to do with that? I just think a healthy Jerryd Bayless is our best immediate option at back-up SG.

I'm not arguing with any of that, but the fact remains-- they're all bad defenders. A concern I have with Bayless is that he could very well still have lingering wrist issues and typically guys his age who miss the better part of two consecutive seasons tend to lose a step or two.

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Post #743 » by **Sixerscan** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:02 pm

Kobblehead wrote:There's a difference between being a bad defender and getting outright physically abused on the defensive end. Jerryd Bayless is a bad defender, but he doesn't get bullied. He's a stout 6'3" 200 pounds. Shamet and Korkmaz are bad defenders that are also physically underdeveloped. Which further compounds the issue.

In terms of Bayless falling off, offensively. Don't we think having torn ligaments in his left wrist had something to do with that? I just think a healthy Jerryd Bayless is our best immediate option at back-up SG.

That's the question though. Is he going to be healthy? He's been here for 2 years and basically was healthy for 2-3 weeks of games. The way he was just completely disengaged the last few months of the year makes me think he may be checked out.

ankle420breaker · Post #744 » by **ankle420breaker** » Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:54 pm

This was written back in June just prior to the draft, but its a good read that gives some insight on Zhaire's character and work ethic. It also speaks to the rareness in which he flew onto the scene as a prospect.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/how-zhaire-smiths-wheelchair-bound-father-helped-mold-him-into-a-potential-2018-nba-lottery-pick/

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ankle420breaker · Post #745 » by **ankle420breaker** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:31 pm

Per Pompey, the team expects Zhaire to return by around Christmas.

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Chris76 · Post #746 » by **Chris76** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:51 pm

ankle420breaker wrote:Per Pompey, the team expects Zhaire to return by around Christmas.

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Good news. He has a lot to learn being a guard. It could allow him to gain new skills.

ankle420breaker · Post #747 » by **ankle420breaker** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:26 pm

If that turns out to be a realitic timeline he'll only miss roughly 2 months of the season.

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cool93 · Post #748 » by **cool93** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 5:31 pm

It's Sixers, guys, our players never come back in time.

JojoSlimbiid · Post #749 » by **JojoSlimbiid** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:42 pm

Read on Twitter

Weird that he initially had such a specific date in mind.

ivysixer2000 · Post #750 » by **ivysixer2000** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:57 pm

JojoSlimbiid wrote:

Read on Twitter

Weird that he initially had such a specific date in mind.

Who knows with BB sometimes, that is weird, maybe he should've meant Dec 17th when we go to Texas to play the Spurs since Zhaire is from Texas.

JojoSlimbiid · Post #751 » by **JojoSlimbiid** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:02 pm

ivysixer2000 wrote:
JojoSlimbiid wrote:

Read on Twitter

Weird that he initially had such a specific date in mind.

Who knows with BB sometimes, that is weird, maybe he should've meant Dec 17th when we go to Texas to play the Spurs since Zhaire is from Texas.

Yeah it's extremely weird to project a player returning to the lineup at an exact date 3-4 months from now. I think he was given an amount of time in weeks and sort of did the math unintentionally and said it out-loud.

gdog2004 · Post #752 » by **gdog2004** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:40 pm

Doubt it.
I expect one of two things to happen with Zhaire.
1) he isnt back in December .
2) If he does come back, he contributes next to nothing as he cant play forward (too small) and has never been a guard and needs a TON of reps to be a viable option there of which he wont get that sitting in a cast.

I like him as a prospect for sure, but I think he is at LEAST a year away from really contributing,

Winejk · Post #753 » by **Winejk** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:08 pm

cool93 wrote:It's Sixers, guys, our players never come back in time.

True, very true. However, there is likely no Rookie of the Year incentive involved as in Ben Simmons' or even Embiid's case. No tanking involved either. Sixers are in win mode so if Zhaire can come back in December and start getting run time in practice and possibly in games, then the Sixers won't hold him out like they did with Simmons.

Post #754 » by **Sixerscan** » Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:12 pm

ivysixer2000 wrote:
JojoSlimbiid wrote:

Read on Twitter

Weird that he initially had such a specific date in mind.

Who knows with BB sometimes, that is weird, maybe he should've meant Dec 17th when we go to Texas to play the Spurs since Zhaire is from Texas.

Maybe the 12th is 4 months from surgery?

kuclas · Post #755 » by **kuclas** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:26 am

Furkan Korkmaz Had a different type of fracture in foot but when he returned after 3-4 month he wasn’t ready and only played in garage time and sixers teams blew huge leads with him even in garbage time.

So if Smith can’t return by December. And he’s projected as a project. It’s safer to play bayless.

BigSleep333 · Post #756 » by **BigSleep333** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:27 am

Sixerscan wrote:
ivysixer2000 wrote:
JojoSlimbiid wrote:

Read on Twitter

Weird that he initially had such a specific date in mind.

Who knows with BB sometimes, that is weird, maybe he should've meant Dec 17th when we go to Texas to play the Spurs since Zhaire is from Texas.

Maybe the 12th is 4 months from surgery?

dropping a specific date smells like trolling annoying journalists

Chris76 · Post #757 » by **Chris76** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:34 am

Winejk wrote:
cool93 wrote:It's Sixers, guys, our players never come back in time.

True, very true. However, there is likely no Rookie of the Year incentive involved as in Ben Simmons' or even Embiid's case. No tanking involved either. Sixers are in win mode so if Zhaire can come back in December and start getting run time in practice and possibly in games, then the Sixers won't hold him out like they did with Simmons.

If he's ready, his defense and cutting should be great with Simmons and Fultz. 3 athletic wings that finish efficiently.

Steals and fastbreaks are going to be exciting.

rzzzzz · Post #758 » by **rzzzzz** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:10 pm

cleared to put full weight on his foot. looking for a lot of practice on his shot the next couple of months.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #759 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:52 pm

Damn, this kid has some bad luck.

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/sixers-rookie-zhaire-smith-undergoes-thoracoscopy-after-allergic-reaction

51X3RF4N · Post #760 » by **51X3RF4N** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:26 am

Zhaire has the chance to be something special. With his athleticism and being able to play with Ben, Dario and Kelle...with all that passing built into the offensive scheme as well as how good all 3 of those passers are, he will have plenty of opportunities to shine.

If he can come even somewhat close to being the catch and shoot player Covington is, he could absolutely turn into a stud.

I'm excited for the future of this franchise for sure.