New Orleans Pelicans guard Frank Jackson defends Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the 2nd quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Madison Square Garden. Photo Credit: Corey Sipkin
Dennis Smith Jr. spent the summer working on his shot, rebuilding it with the intention of securing the starting point guard role for the Knicks. He had hoped to fulfill the potential that had him rated as top high school player before a knee injury derailed him.
But after struggling through preseason with a lower back strain and then shooting woes, the back is healthy but the shot is not.