Zhaire Smith: 20 more pounds
After breaking his foot over the summer, Zhaire Smith needed surgery related to an allergic reaction, for which there were serious side effects. Somewhere along the way, he lost 20 pounds. In a recent appearance at the Texas Tech-Duke game, the 19-year-old looked noticeably thin.
Smith is still recovering from a Jones fracture, which seems to be coming along fine. Elton Brand recently said the Sixers expect Smith to return this season, possibly spending time with the G-League Blue Coats.
As long as Smith gets back into basketball shape and retains his prior explosiveness, he should develop into a solid two-way piece in the NBA. His elite-level athleticism, length and effort made him the premier perimeter defender in the 2018 class. He can still get there.