Zhaire Smith 2018-2019 Player Outlook
6 years agoPhiladelphia 76ers shooting guard Zhaire Smith will begin the 2018-2019 season on the injury list. Smith suffered the injury this offseason, and it's an acute Jones fracture in his left foot. The 76ers have been extremely cautious in the past with injuries to their players, as evident with Ben Simmons, and we shouldn't expect anything different in regards to Smith. When Smith does end up playing, expect him to have similar production as PJ Tucker, with both being known for their defensive abilities and competitiveness. However, neither is known for their scoring output as Smith had only 11.3 points per contest and just 7.5 field goal attempts last year in college. Similarly, Tucker averaged just 6.1 points, and 5.4 field goal attempts per outing last season with the Houston Rockets. In redraft leagues, avoid Smith entirely, and in dynasty leagues, Smith is a late round flyer at the very best.