Thanks to some injuries and the general growth of a second-year player, Nick Smith Jr. has jumped from 14.1 minutes per game in 51 games (no starts) to 22.6 minutes per game in 52 games (25 starts ...

It's been a journey for Nick Smith Jr. since he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the summer of 2023, but this season has certainly been a stepping stone for what's to come, despite his ...