There was a lot to be excited about in Dennis Smith Jr.’s rookie season. From the dunks, to the passing, and to the time he told Kyrie Irving things you probably wouldn’t say in front of your grandmother, Junior was a lone bright spot in an otherwise dreadful season.
However, Smith’s rookie season showed deficiencies in his game, with shooting being the glaring flaw. For example, of the 17 players who attempted 14 or more shots and logged a usage percentage of 28 or better, Smith’s 47.3 percent true shooting percentage was dead last.