Zhaire Smith’s draft stock is rising, to the point that he’s now being talked about as a potential top-10 pick.
ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reported on Wednesday night that the Philadelphia 76ers are “very interested” in Smith with their No. 10 overall pick.
Hearing Sixers very interested in @zhaire_smith with the 10th pick, sources said. He worked out with the Sixers twice. https://t.co/UJw55t2I0w
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) June 21, 2018
They’re not the only ones who like him. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor says the Los Angeles Lakers also like Smith.
Maybe the Lakers can use picks 25 and 39 as ammo to move up for Texas Tech's Zhaire Smith, who they like and worked out on Monday at their practice facility. https://t.co/UqQpVKWqBP
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 21, 2018
Smith was a freshman at Texas Tech last season. He averaged 11.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting 55.6 percent. He was ranked highly on our list of the best sleepers in the draft.
