“I think with the pieces that Boston has in place, the style of play that they put forth, their ability to spread the floor, the…
“I think with the pieces that Boston has in place, the style of play that they put forth, their ability to spread the floor, the things that he can do in the open court, I think that he’s going to put on an absolute show next year,” Smith said. “And he would be my odds-on front runner to win league MVP next season — because Boston’s obviously going to be successful.”
“Within two years I think you’re right, he’ll be the best player in the world. I don’t doubt that,” he said. “The problem is I don’t know if New Orleans will enjoy the same level of success out West with the other parts that he has around him outside of Jrue Holiday.”
