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NBA Free Agency: 4 Landing Spots For Josh Smith

By Justin Rowan

Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to a foul call against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to a foul call against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (left), Kevin Durant (center), and general manager Bob Myers. (right) address the media during a press conference after Durant signed with the Warriors at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (left), Kevin Durant (center), and general manager Bob Myers. (right) address the media during a press conference after Durant signed with the Warriors at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Golden State Warriors

It seems the rich only keep getting richer these days. The Golden State Warriors managed to land the biggest free agent of the summer by signing Kevin Durant. The move, while a no-brainer, did gut the bulk of the depth on the team.

When you look at what Josh Smith could bring to to the team, it seems like a risk worth taking.

Smith’s ability to defend multiple positions would be a major asset in the Warriors switching defense. He would be able to play the four when Draymond Green goes to the bench and provide the team with even more length and athleticism.

Smith has never been known for his passing ability. But a simplified role in which he gets open looks off cuts to the basket would suit him well. The Warriors wouldn’t be asking him to play a key role.

However, if he could provide 10 minutes of solid play in the playoffs the addition would be a win.

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The Warriors can’t afford to be picky when it comes to filling out their roster. Like the Cleveland Cavaliers did with J.R. Smith, sometimes you need to gamble that an enigmatic talent will do better in a winning situation.