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Smith’s biggest issue is going to continue to be recruiting. You can be a good X’s and O’s guy, but if you can’t recruit, you’re never going to be a consistently decent to good program. More NIL support would definitely help, but we also have to accept that Smith is just not a good salesman.

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The only thing I will say in Smith’s defense compared to some of the others is that they didn’t live through the NIL era and transfer portal.

Other than that, you answered your own question. Smith was an awful hire after Larry K couldn’t connect with kids and get them to buy into his program after getting them signed. Smith was supposed to be the guy that could coach up lesser talent. He was never known for his recruiting. So, that’s where we’re at with the program and we’re stuck with him for another year probably. Not much you can do but hope the next hire isn’t another clusterf**k.

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Winning. Which means imo, a new coach with better recruiting abilities, increased NIL support etc. That’s the only way it will turn around.

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I really can’t watch NBA games any longer. It’s completely soft basketball. Nothing like the physical basketball we saw in the 80’s and 90’s. Way too many 3 pointers. I just can’t enjoy it with no defense being allowed to be played like in the past with hand checking etc.

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If he leaves, they’re f**ked. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. They are totally f**ked and headed back to being the dumpster fire they were for years. Is there anybody out there with the same appeal especially considering recruiting? No. That’s why it’s rumored they offered him a huge extension. Here’s hoping he leaves.

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He’s in over his head. Always has been.

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I think Silver is just too weak of a commissioner to make the radical changes the game needs to bring fans back. I know there have been suggestions like do away with the corner 3, only allow 15 3 point makes to count as 3’s, and of course a radical one which is make dunks worth 3 points. Until they solve the 3 point shot issue and let the players return to playing physical defense, it’s not going to return to being a good product.

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I’m taking the same stance. We get this song and dance every season how this is the best fill in the blank we’ve ever had. Blah blah blah. Only to find it underperforms in game.

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Please God, let this be true.

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I doubt it. Jones continues to try to prove to everybody that he is a good GM. We all know he’s not. I don’t think he will go after Prime with all the scrutiny around his decision making. Here’s to hoping I’m wrong and Jerry goes for it.

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