KDisNotNice
08-22-2009, 10:57 AM
I guess he thought he would get more playing time in Atlanta over Cleveland since the deals offered were the same.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4400517
Updated: August 17, 2009, 9:55 AM ET
Source: Smith to join 10th team
ESPN.com news services
Joe Smith has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks for the veteran's minimum, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday.
Smith, a 6-foot-10, 225-pound center, is a 14-year veteran. He was picked No.1 overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1995 and has played for nine teams.
Smith picked Atlanta over Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played last season and which was offering the same deal.
Smith averaged 10.8 points and 5.5 rebounds with the Cavs in their first round sweep of the Detroit Pistons. He has career averages of 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds a game.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4400517
Updated: August 17, 2009, 9:55 AM ET
Source: Smith to join 10th team
ESPN.com news services
Joe Smith has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks for the veteran's minimum, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday.
Smith, a 6-foot-10, 225-pound center, is a 14-year veteran. He was picked No.1 overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1995 and has played for nine teams.
Smith picked Atlanta over Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played last season and which was offering the same deal.
Smith averaged 10.8 points and 5.5 rebounds with the Cavs in their first round sweep of the Detroit Pistons. He has career averages of 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds a game.