Smith is an eight-year pro forward that didn't go to college but played high school ball in Atlanta. Smith has been with the Hawks his whole career and has become one of the greatest players in franchise history. He provides dynamic play and has helped lead the Hawks in their run of six consecutive playoff appearances. The only thing that has plagued him in his time with Atlanta is the fact he complains very often and that he shoots too much from outside when he is better in the paint.
Smith played in 76 games this past season for Atlanta. He averaged 17.5 points a game, 8.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. In total, he scored 1,327 points, pulled down 639 rebounds and dished out 321 assists. He also finished with 29 double-doubles on the year. His best game came on December 26th when the Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-119. In that game, Smith scored 31 points, pulled down ten rebounds, dished out six assists and had two blocked shots.
Smith is a free agent this off season. General Manager Danny Ferry has said he wants Smith to return to the Hawks, but Josh might not want to do that. He has stated before that he doesn't particularly enjoy playing in Atlanta and now that he is a free agent, he might finally leave. If the Hawks offer him big money though he could return, but is he worth all the complaining and terrible shots? By the way the fans react when he shoots those outside shots, it doesn't sound like they think he is.
Josh Smith has been with the Hawks for a long time, but he may have played his last game with them as he is now a free agent this off season.
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