Smart is loaded with potential. But the dude can't shoot the rock very well, from anywhere. I've probably seen him play 7 or 8 times this year already. As I said, down the road he may be a future all star, but more importantly, we simply don't need another 6'4" player that can't shoot the rock. Now if our intent is to trade Tyreke, then I can see us going for Smart, who by the way, I think will be drafted in the top five. I'd like us to go after the best big man, even if its a bit of a reach. Someone like Cauley-Stein, or Withey. Both would help with size, and defense. Neither are great rebounders, but both are adequate in that area, and Stein is improving as the season goes on.
By the way, I agree with you that Smart seems to rise to the occasion when playing against top competition. And once again, by no means am I down on Smart. I'm just sick and tired of 6'5" and under players that can't shoot, and that dominate the ball. And Smart dominates the ball.
Edit: By the way, I could be dead wrong about Smart. My personal bias could be blinding my judgement. He could end up being a taller, bigger version of Rondo, instead of another version of Tyreke Evans. He's certainly a dynamic player.