Smart took a lot of undue criticism (and got some undue praise) but in the end he still projects to be an above-average NBA player that can do a lot to help a team win. True he isn't a natural point guard, he has turnover issues and is a poor shooter right now, but he can get to the rim, make his teammates better, and plays all out on both ends of the court. The issue here is that he is somewhat redundant with with Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley, so you'd have to think a trade of Rondo is coming in the near future because I don't know how well he and Smart would fit together. Boston has a long, long ways to go to be good again, but Smart is a step in the right direction.
17. James Young, G/F Kentucky Fr. (6-7, 213)
Young was overrated by the media and probably still went higher than he should have based on his merits. He his just 18 and has a lot of potential, but is so far from realizing it that there is some question about whether he can ever reach it. The issues aren't physical, he has good size, smooth athleticism, and the ability to handle the ball. However, the mental side of his game is lacking. Young takes bad shots, is very streaky, and really struggles to engage on the defensive side of the ball, leading to many mistakes. So much so that he was actively a negative for Kentucky on the defensive side of the balls Young could become a really good player, but his floor is out if the NBA.
Current Lineup
PG: Rajon Rondo/Phil Pressey
SG: Marcus Smart/Avery Bradley (RFA)
SF: Jeff Green/James Young/Gerald Wallace
PF: Jared Sullinger/Brandon Bass
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