NBA Draft 2023: 5 best undrafted free agents who could make teams look silly

2023 NBA Draft: No. 2 undrafted free agent Terquavion Smith, 76ers

Terquavion Smith was the No. 35 prospect on the FanSided big board. He would have warranted consideration as early as the first round; Philadelphia signing him to a two-way contract as an undrafted free agent qualifies as highway robbery.

Smith made the fateful decision to return to school for a sophomore season after breaking out as a freshman. The decision ultimately backfired, with teams still worried about his slender frame and inherent defensive shortcomings. Smith’s numbers did not meaningfully change between year one and year two, and this is the result.

For Philadelphia, Smith is an excellent consolation prize for their forfeited second-round pick. Smith is listed at 160 pounds, which very well could rule him out of NBA-level defense long-term. But, the offensive upside pops in a big way and he’s going to put up numbers in the G-League next season.

Smith is one of the best pull-up shooters in the draft, complete with deep range and a slippery handle to get to his spots and create space. Smith is bursty with his first step and pretty brave going up against contact for such a skinny 6-foot-4 guard. The Sixers might not have an immediate place for him in the backcourt with two negative defenders in James Harden and Tyrese Maxey expected to occupy the starting roles next season, but there’s definite appeal in Smith as a potential microwave bench scorer.