After the Cavs gave Iman Shumpert $40 million in free agency in 2015 for his "three-and-D" capabilities, they found Smith to be more useful both as a floor-spacer and wing defender last season. Smith admitted that after taking a blow in free agency, he decided to dedicate his offseason work to playing and understanding defense. Perhaps most importantly, Smith also stepped up on defense. Smith averaged 12.7 points, three rebounds, and two assists per game, but shot a blistering 40% from three-point range on 510 attempts - the most of his career.Īmong the Cavs' Big Three of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love, Smith acted as an important floor-spacer and pressure release when defenses paid too much attention to one of the Cavs' stars. Though 2015-16 was not Smith's best season overall, it was one of his most efficient. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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