I am beginning to think that CBS makes everyone who is not a traditional big, better. Most everyone's numbers drop one they leave here. IT, Evan T, Crowder and the list goes on. I think the same could be true of Smart.
I cannot think of a single player who has done better since leaving CBS and his system. Even in 2014, remember what Jordan freakin Crawford did under CBS? EC player of the week one week. Ainge eventually managed to abstract a draft pick from CBS increasing his value.
At this rate playing under CBS will become a death trap for some of these players
or real life Cinderella with a definite expiry time
Other teams mentality: result only because its under CBS. We see past it
A year ago, I never would have guessed by the summer of 18, Thomas would be dumped in order to sign Rajon Rondo at 5 times the cost.