2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Marcus Smart



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Marcus Smart


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-4, 225

School: Oklahoma State, Freshman


Strengths:
  • Competitive fire/a winner
  • Can play either guard position
  • Attacking the basket
  • Awesome in transition
  • Strength
  • Physicality
  • Athleticism
  • Aggressive defender
  • Rebounds well for his position
  • Pull-up jumper




  • Weaknesses:
  • Inconsistent 3-point shooting
  • Shot selection
  • Ball handling could improve
  • Not a true distributor
  • Is he a one or a two at the next level?


  • Summary: I am not sure what position Smart will play at the next level but because of his ability to impact the game in a number of ways and how hard he plays on both ends, he appears to be a lottery lock. If Smart were a better shooter or true point guard, he would likely be in consideration as a top-five pick which still might happen.

    Player Comparison: Tyreke Evans. There are a lot of similarities here; size, strength, ability to attack the tin, struggles with outside shooting, versatility, lack of a true position. What separates Smart from Evans is his competitive fire and effort on the defensive end. I’m not sure Smart will ever be a 20 point-per-night type of guy like Evans was during his rookie year, but I wouldn’t rule it out down the road.







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    2013 NBA Mock Draft


    2014 NBA Mock Draft


    2013 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2013 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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