Smith is tone deaf to the critics who wants him to play it safe and sat out the remaining 10 games of the season so he can really make sure his injured left ankle has healed. He calls that notion hogwash.
Thus, after missing just two games with a sprained left ankle, Smith will be back in the starting lineup Saturday night at 7:30 when the Dallas Mavericks entertain the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center.
Smith told reporters after Friday’s practice that he doesn’t see any value in sitting out games if he’s healthy and ready to play.