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Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the NBA: November 2016 Updates

By Horran Cameron

Dec 4, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reacts to a foul call in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center. Pacers won 111-102. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reacts to a foul call in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center. Pacers won 111-102. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) shoots a layup against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) shoots a layup against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Ish Smith, Detroit Pistons, point guard, #14

Ish Smith represents one of the most underrated guards in the NBA today. He does not get the credit he deserves. Despite the lack of attention and publicity, Ish quietly holds down Detroit’s backcourt.

In November, he averaged 10.7 points, 5.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. He shoots 40% from three-point range.

Nov 25, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) gets defended by Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) gets defended by Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Smith had the luxury of starting at the point guard position last month. Starting point guard Reggie Jackson did not play any games due to a knee injury.

Smith is having his best NBA season yet. If he continues his string of impressive play, he may (and will) earn himself a regular starting position somewhere. Although he is not an all-star caliber player yet, he does everything well plus he is very dependable.

What more can you ask for in a backup player?

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