Zhaire Smith joined the Philadelphia 76ers‘ infamous laundry list of rookies that suffered season altering injuries following an apparent “Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot,” according to Sixers’ Vice President of athlete care, Dr. Daniel Medina. An allergic reaction which led to a thoracoscopy for the 19-year-old Smith further prolonged his return to the basketball court. Unfortunately, Smith’s presumed impact is engulfed by uncertainty, but the 6-foot-4 guard is oozing with potential.
Smith, yet to record a professional statistic due to a few setbacks, last participated in the Sixers’ 2018 summer league camp.