Pistons traded for Smith last week, sending center Tony Bradley to Philly in exchange. However, they obviously didn’t make the move with the intention of actually adding the 21-year-old Texas Tech product to their roster.

Zhaire Smith was Phoenix Suns’ No. 16 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft but ended up being traded to the 76ers on draft night. At the time, it was reported that Philly was high on Smith due to his solid scoring and promising defense.

Unfortunately, Smith didn’t get a chance to show either in 76ers jersey.

While taking part in summer development camp ahead of his rookie season, Smith fractured his foot and required surgery. He later suffered an allergic reaction that further delayed his NBA debut, and he only got to play six games in his first season in the league.

Things didn’t fare better for Smith in 2019/20 either, as he struggled to get his fitness back and be in game shape due to health problems from the previous year. This caused him to find playing time, and he only made seven appearances during the regular season averaging 4.6 minutes on the floor.

It is unclear what the future holds for once-prospective Smith, but there is no doubt that his talent will get him a look from NBA teams at some point. Just not from Pistons.  

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The 19-year-old rookie, coming out of Texas Tech, suffered the injury during the 76ers camp in Las Vegas. The team didn’t share a timeline for Smith’s return, but he is expected to miss the start of the season if his foot is in fact broken.

Before Zhaire Smith, there were plenty of Philadelphia 76ers’ rookies who failed to see much of NBA action in their first year. Center Joel Embiid, drafted in 2014, missed two full seasons with an injury before being ready to play. Guard/forward Ben Simmons, who was selected first overall in 2016, also lost an entire NBA season. Finally, the 76ers took guard Markelle Fultz No.1 overall in 2017, but he also didn’t play much in his rookie year due to a shoulder injury. We frankly hope that Smith will have a better introduction to the NBA.

In his lone year at Texas Tech, Zhaire Smith played 37 games and averaged 11.3 points, 1.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting .450 percent from threes. He was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 16th overall pick in 2018 NBA Draft and traded on the draft night to 76ers along with the Miami Heat’s 2021 first round pick for Mikal Bridges.

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Pistons traded for Smith last week, sending center Tony Bradley to Philly in exchange. However, they obviously didn’t make the move with the intention of actually adding the 21-year-old Texas Tech product to their roster.

Zhaire Smith was Phoenix Suns’ No. 16 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft but ended up being traded to the 76ers on draft night. At the time, it was reported that Philly was high on Smith due to his solid scoring and promising defense.

Unfortunately, Smith didn’t get a chance to show either in 76ers jersey.

While taking part in summer development camp ahead of his rookie season, Smith fractured his foot and required surgery. He later suffered an allergic reaction that further delayed his NBA debut, and he only got to play six games in his first season in the league.

Things didn’t fare better for Smith in 2019/20 either, as he struggled to get his fitness back and be in game shape due to health problems from the previous year. This caused him to find playing time, and he only made seven appearances during the regular season averaging 4.6 minutes on the floor.

It is unclear what the future holds for once-prospective Smith, but there is no doubt that his talent will get him a look from NBA teams at some point. Just not from Pistons.  

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The 19-year-old rookie, coming out of Texas Tech, suffered the injury during the 76ers camp in Las Vegas. The team didn’t share a timeline for Smith’s return, but he is expected to miss the start of the season if his foot is in fact broken.

Before Zhaire Smith, there were plenty of Philadelphia 76ers’ rookies who failed to see much of NBA action in their first year. Center Joel Embiid, drafted in 2014, missed two full seasons with an injury before being ready to play. Guard/forward Ben Simmons, who was selected first overall in 2016, also lost an entire NBA season. Finally, the 76ers took guard Markelle Fultz No.1 overall in 2017, but he also didn’t play much in his rookie year due to a shoulder injury. We frankly hope that Smith will have a better introduction to the NBA.

In his lone year at Texas Tech, Zhaire Smith played 37 games and averaged 11.3 points, 1.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting .450 percent from threes. He was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 16th overall pick in 2018 NBA Draft and traded on the draft night to 76ers along with the Miami Heat’s 2021 first round pick for Mikal Bridges.

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