Despite (essentially) being the Sixers’ first-round pick in 2018, two years later and Zhaire Smith has made little to no impact within the organization. He’s played in just 13 actual NBA games and has been frequently included in hypothetical trade packages by fans and reporters alike. With his team option already picked up for the 2020-21 season, what exactly does the future hold for the 21-year-old shooting guard?
The 76ers initially drafted Philadelphia native Mikal Bridges in 2018, but later opted to trade him to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Smith and a future first-round pick.