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National reaction: In Texas Tech's Zhaire Smith, Sixers get player with 'INSANELY' high ceiling

Dallas Morning News | June 22, 2018

Related Topics: Zhaire Smith, Philadelphia 76ers, Ceiling, Athlete, Mikal Bridges, Trade, Lakeview Centennial High School, Phoenix Suns, CBS Sports, Brett Brown

Zhaire Smith, the 16th overall pick of the 2018 NBA draft, is headed to Philadelphia after a draft night trade between the 76ers and Phoenix Suns.

Here is some national reaction to Philly's acquisition of the former Texas Tech and Garland Lakeview Centennial star:

The Sixers just traded for a SERIOUS athlete.
Zhaire Smith is capable of ridiculous things pic.twitter.com/t2zodhODMP— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 22, 2018

I don't care who you are ... you should root for Zhaire Smith. Turned himself into a first-round pick. Wasn't ranked as a recruit in the 2017 class.


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