Questions for Jason Smith?

We are lucky enough to have Jason Smith join us on the podcast in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or general topics you want us to ask/address please leave them here. Thanks

1. Why was he out so long for last year with a concussion?

2. How much did that time off help him improve since he played so much better when he came back?

3. How has his role with the team changed since getting here since he's now the longest tenured Hornet?

4. Has Monty talked to him about possibly getting a little bigger to play center more?

5. How did he react to the way the media treated him after the skirmish with Blake Griffin?

6. I remember Marco was very close to Mike Malone when they were here; is there anyone Jason is particularly close to on the coaching staff that stands out a little more?

That's awesome that you guys got him to come on the podcast. Looking forward to it greatly.

^^^ Great questions...

Ask him what news he's head on the rebrand front too.

I second the question of the whole Blake Griffin fiasco.

What's his outlook on the situation?

Is he hoping to have his contact extended beyond next year with the Hornets?
When does he realistically see the Hornets pushing for the playoffs and progress from the rebuilding stage?

Ask him if he might ever get a twitter, or if he's one of those guys who hates that?

Also let him know how much the fans love his hustle and great attitude, and that we appreciate how much work he does with the city.

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Ask him if he might ever get a twitter, or if he's one of those guys who hates that?

Also let him know how much the fans love his hustle and great attitude, and that we appreciate how much work he does with the city.

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He has a twitter.

@JvSmith14

What's the team chemistry like?

Who's he closest with in terms of friendship on the team?

Thanks guys, these are great so far. Keep them coming

Some topics:

Corner 3

Current health status

Contract Extension

Working with AD and Anderson

Blake Griffin media outcry

Realistic playoff expectations

Are you working on a 3 pt shot and will we see it in a game any time soon?

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Are you working on a 3 pt shot and will we see it in a game any time soon?

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I thought he had one in his first game against the Spurs on opening night? Or am I mis-remembering?

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Ask him why his jumpshot has been sucking lately

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I thought he had one in his first game against the Spurs on opening night? Or am I mis-remembering?

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He hasn't had 1 this season yet. According to his game log he hasn't even attempted any in the regular season.

Ask him to explain the Hornets player development process and how you can go from Elite 5th Big to Elite 3rd Big in such a short time. Was there a lot of coaching involved or was it mostly hard work meeting opportunity?

1. What is he trying to improve on most this season?

2. How is the team coming together this season?

3. Who is he closest with on the team?

4. What's his favorite restaurant?

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He has a twitter.

@JvSmith14

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Holy crap, embarassing haha. But thanks for this.

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Holy crap, embarassing haha. But thanks for this.

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Haha, no problem

99% sure that is not his twitter. The way to always know for sure- see if the team's PR staff is following him. They have to, just incase the player says something stupid.

It's not him

I don't know about his twitter but his Instagram is Jasonstix.

Can you tell him thanks for beating the Clippers and having such a good game. And could you ask him now that he's a team captain, how much does he help the other players understand defensive assignments and where they need to be, especially the rookies? and how big was the learning curve for him to understand NBA basketball from his rookie year?