Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith is currently looking for a team to accommodate him despite the fact that most of the teams are having second thoughts in signing the 30-year-old player. However, there are a handful of title-contending teams that might need Josh Smith in their roster and one of them is the Golden State Warriors.
In reports from Parent Herald, Josh Smith has the chance of playing for the Golden State Warriors along with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry in the next season. The Warriors is recently looking for a player to fill the last remaining spot and the team is most likely to consider Josh Smith.
The 30-year-old veteran athlete can serve as a mentor for the young players of the Golden State Warriors team and he can help on both offense and defense. Josh Smith can also be the back-up forward for Draymond Green and the Warriors can maintain their playing style -- the catch-and-shoot -- since Smith is an efficient 3-point shooter and a tenacious rebounder.
Meanwhile, Yibada reports that Josh Smith choosing the Golden State Warriors as his next destination can be good for the veteran's career. Offensively, Smith can fill the void left by Harrison Barnes as a second unit player, while providing interior defense for the team.
Josh Smith is, undeniably, one of the underrated players in the league today. Smith is not a liability for any team as he can dominate on both sides of the court with ease. For a big man, having a 3.1 assists per game is an impressive feat to obtain in the player's 12-year career on the NBA.
Josh Smith is yet to confirm whether or not he is joining the Golden State Warriors team next season. For more NBA free agency news and updates, stay tuned to GamenGuide!