
Smith was drafted just outside the lottery back in 2018, but a series of unfortunate injuries and allergies derailed his career after two seasons. Since then, he’s been grinding in the G League, waiting for his chance to make a comeback.
Dariq Whitehead and Zhaire Smith both caught fire today in Oklahoma City's game against South Bay. Whitehead totaled 24 points with four triples, and Smith had 26 points with seven rebounds, all of them offensive.
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dariq Whitehead | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | -8 |
| Zhaire Smith | 26 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 |