Auburn Hills -- As a youngster, Ish Smith said he used to wear out old VHS tapes of Isiah Thomas that his dad saved for him as he grew up in North Carolina.
Now, the Pistons legend likes what he sees from Detroit’s veteran backup point guard.
The Hall of Famer did an interview during on the Fox Sports Detroit telecast during Wednesday's Pistons opener, telling announcers George Blaha and Greg Kelser that, with improved 3-point shooting, Smith could soar to new heights.
“If he gets that, you’re talking about potentially a top-10 point guard in this league,” Thomas said.