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10-24-2005, 02:54 PM
Charles A. Smith: Could Start at Shooting Guard
RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Update: Portland coach Nate McMillan said he is leaning strongly toward naming Smith the opening night starter at shooting guard because of his experience, The Oregonian reports.
Recommendation: "Most likely we are going to start him," McMillan said after Friday's practice. "You look at him (Smith), and you give Martell (Webster) and some of these young guys time to grow, so you aren't just thrusting those guys into the game." The Blazers have struggled to shoot from outside during the preseason, especially their guards, so McMillan will be looking for Smith to provide some threat from the perimeter. Smith was 3-of-8 from the field including 3-of-5 from 3-point range.
RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Update: Portland coach Nate McMillan said he is leaning strongly toward naming Smith the opening night starter at shooting guard because of his experience, The Oregonian reports.
Recommendation: "Most likely we are going to start him," McMillan said after Friday's practice. "You look at him (Smith), and you give Martell (Webster) and some of these young guys time to grow, so you aren't just thrusting those guys into the game." The Blazers have struggled to shoot from outside during the preseason, especially their guards, so McMillan will be looking for Smith to provide some threat from the perimeter. Smith was 3-of-8 from the field including 3-of-5 from 3-point range.