The way I got it was Monroe didnt like playing with Smith and did NOT want to play for the Pistons organization any more. I got the impression he did not want detroit to offer a max deal as he would have been stuck there and wants out bad. They have clearly misused him and have never embraced his full tallent level to the advantage of the team.
He has one of the highest plus minus numbers on the team daily. And when used as a facilitator in the high post his assist, offensive rebounds and wins follow. He is no rim protector but he has intangibles that would suit our teams philosophy well.
But I dont want Smith in the deal.