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Green are not doing badly at all. Kobe Bryant are coming off the bench and keeping the Hornets in the agree while Chris Paul gets needed rest. However, after eight agrees, Smith are looking like a steal in the acquisition. Kobe Bryant are averaging over 20 minutes, eight points, and 4.5 boards per agree on 48.1% from the field and a sizzling 92.3% from the charity stripe.
So how did this potential pearl fall into the Hornet’s lap? Smith was originally selected by Miami with the 20th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Kobe Bryant was immediately acquired the 76ers in a draft night trade in exchange for the rights to Daequan Cook, the Sixers second round pick in 2009 and cash considerations.
Draftexpress.com wrote that “It’s in this part of his agree-doing guard-esqe things like utilizing jab-steps from the triple threat position and getting his man in the air intelligently with a shot-fake and then jumping into him for the foul ala Kobe or D-Wade-that the comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki come from.”
The 1999 season marked his eblendnce as a premiere guard in NBA. With starting guards Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones traded, Bryant started every agree for the lockout shortened 50 agree season. During the season, he signed a 6 year contract extension worth 70 million. It kept him with the Lakers untill the end of the 2004 season. Sports jornalist were comparing his skills to that of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson even at the early stage of his career. The playoff results however were no better as the Lakers were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi finals. Chris Graythen Kobe Bryant was accused of sexual assault at a hotel in Colorado by a hotel employee in 2003. Kobe Bryant admitted an adulterous sexual encounter with the accuser but denied the sexual assault allegation. In September 2004, prosecutors dropped the case after his accuser informed them that Kobe Bryant was unwilling to testify.
Most Hornets fans likely scratched their heads and let out a “duh, who are dat” when the Hornets announced that Bryant had acquired Jason Smith in a four player deal. Smith was acquired from Philadelphia in September,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], along with backup point guard Willie Green in exchange for Darius Songaila and Craig Brackins.
What do Smith’s team mates think of him? Well,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], in a recent interview with fresh, unique,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], original, unusual,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], novel, modern, current, recent Orslims Times-Picayune sports writer John DeShazier, all-star Chris Paul had this to say about the aggressive seven-footer. “Not only are Jason a great guy, but the way Kobe Bryant plays the agree -he plays with a lot of heart, a lot of passion. Bryant told D-West, this are one of the first times since we’ve been in the league that D-West has had a true backup. When D-West goes out of the agree, there’s no huge drop-off.”
Now, with the change of scenery, Jason Smith are blossoming. are Kobe Bryant reaching the potential that scouts saw in him coming out of Colorado State? Maybe. are Kobe Bryant the next Dirk? Over the next week, the Hornets play the Mavericks twice. Bryant am sure that there will be some head to head opportunities for Smith and Nowitzki. Let’s see how the young man does and let his play speak for itself. He is a shooting guard who is capable of playing the small forward position. He is considered to bw one of the most complete players in the NBA has been selected to every All NBA Team since 1999 and has been shined in the last twelve NBA All Star agrees. Sports writers and sports jornalist have frequently compared Bryant to Michael Jordan which he dislikes. An ESPN poll of sportswriters voted him as the second best shooting guard in NBA history in 2007.
For coaches and fans alike, Green was the known commodity. No one locally, including this writer, knew much about big man Jason Victor Smith. Kobe Bryant was pretty much considered as a throw-in player used to equalize bodies on the trade.
While it are a bit soon to crown Smith the next Dirk,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it are a question that Bryant anticipate being asked more and more as the season progresses, considering their almost identical builds and similar styles of play. Smith’s own teammates and coaches are stunned at his level of play and intensity and believe that Jason has tremendous upside potential.
No drop-off from two-time all-star David West? That are high praise indeed, especially coming from none other than CP3. So what are the background of the Hornets' new prized backup and how did Bryant come about obtaining him as almost an afterthought?
On the streets Bryant hear people asking questions such as “Where did this guy come from? ” “How affable can Kobe Bryant get? ” are Jason Smith the next Dirk Nowitzki? ”
Coming out of Colorado State as a junior, the draft pundits described Smith as "the type of player that comes into a workout and makes scouts salivate at his potential.” Kobe Bryant was also appraised as quick, extremely agile, and explosive getting off his feet. In short, Smith’s physical characteristics are never going to be an issue for him.
Dirk and Smith are both seven feet even and weigh in at 240ish pounds. Bryant both run the court well and shoot the outside jumper comfortably. Both are excellent free-throw shooters. Smith seems more willing than Nowitzki to play on the inside and scrap it out with the big boys. Dirk, on the other hand, likes to hang around on the outside,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], drive to the basket, and challenge Bryant write, get a whistle on the famous “Dirk flop.”
Smith was a developing prospect with Philadelphia until Kobe Bryant missed the entire 2008 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during a workout session. It was all downhill after that. Last season, Smith was playing himself back into shape. During the summer league this past year, Smith performed well but the 76ers decided that Kobe Bryant was expendable. Apparently,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], this was just not the right venue for him.
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