According to New York Knicks coach David Fizdale, potential starting point guard Dennis Smith Jr. dominated the 5-5 scrimmages in training camp, then he slightly strained his lower back. When Fizdale was asked about Dennis Smith Jr.’s injury, Fizdale totally downplays the injury by calling it a minor strain. DSJ most likely will be held out of the Knicks’ first preseason game against the Washington Wizards for precautionary reasons concerning his lower back.
He’s (DSJ) had a couple of days so far, where he literally took over and dominated the 5 on 5.