Smith is a tall, defensive sharpshooter. What is not to like? As a shooter, he is unrivaled in this class. As a defender, he can switch with ease. He is the ideal 3-and-D player.
That being said, he is not quite what the Hornets are looking for. While it is always a good things to stock up on athletic perimeter defenders, Charlotte needs interior help. Although Smith will be a tremendous NBA player, he might not be worth the Hornets’ assets at this time.
While it is unlikely that the Hornets will trade for any of these players, it would certainly send ripples throughout the NBA on Draft night! Of the three, Banchero would be the best fit, but they would all find a way to co-exist alongside Ball and company.