Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Jason Smith
By Sam Skubala
Final Grade
JASON SMITH. B. <p>Expectations were admittedly low for Jason Smith, who was coming off a disappointing year in the Big Apple. But in Orlando, he surpassed expectations on both ends of the floor, transforming into a consistent scorer and reliable bench contributor for a Magic team that sometimes really needed it.</p><div class=. F/C. Orlando Magic
His knock-down mid-range jump shot proved to be an invaluable tool for Orlando’s sometimes stagnant offense, although some nights his propensity to shoot the ball could sometimes be the 30-year-old center’s downfall.
He is also a liability on the glass, and this is an area where Smith must improve next season. But even with these weaknesses, it was undoubtedly a good season for the big man. It would certainly not be disappointing to see him wear the pinstripes again in 2017.
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B
Expectations were admittedly low for Jason Smith, who was coming off a disappointing year in the Big Apple. But in Orlando, he surpassed expectations on both ends of the floor, transforming into a consistent scorer and reliable bench contributor for a Magic team that sometimes really needed it.
His knock-down mid-range jump shot proved to be an invaluable tool for Orlando’s sometimes stagnant offense, although some nights his propensity to shoot the ball could sometimes be the 30-year-old center’s downfall.
He is also a liability on the glass, and this is an area where Smith must improve next season. But even with these weaknesses, it was undoubtedly a good season for the big man. It would certainly not be disappointing to see him wear the pinstripes again in 2017.