DICKO
Years ago
Dragons New Import
Dragons new import is Donta Smith (Hence the confusion with Dontae Jones). 6"7' Small forward capable of playing 2, 3 or 4. Can put the ball on the floor and create but also able to hit the outside shot.
Suprisingly similar to Dontae Jones....both a small amount of NBA experience, both just completed a gig in China.
Smith's averages in China include a much better (than Jones) 58.2% from the field and 37.8% from 3 point range.
34.4 Minutes per game
22 ppg
5.8 rpg
4.8 apg
2.6 spg
Very much the all around player that they said they were after. He's also only 25 years old.
Official Announcement today at 11am, but should be in Today's Herald Sun.
Game by Game stats from China are here
Dontas' Stats
Hoopshype profile information from 2004
- Attended the Oldham County HS in LaGrange, Kentucky.
- Played college ball at Southeastern Illinois till 2004.
- Selected by the Atlanta Hawks as 34th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft.
- Named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team in 2003 and 2004.
- Named NJCAA All-American 1st Team in 2004. Earned conference, district and region Player of the Year honors.
- Finished career at Southeastern Illinois as the school's all-time leading scorer.
Summary .........
Strengths: Good athlete... Very long arms... Nice offensive game.
Weaknesses: Lacks experience and defensive toughness.
From what I understand his defence has improved considerably since then as well. Certainly looks like a good prospect...will be very interested to see how he goes.
He is already in Melbourne and they're confident he'll suit up for the Boxing Day clash with the Blaze.
