Former NBA players like Eddie House and Josh Smith contend this is the main factor ... Europe has no high school or AAU basketball system, so young players are coached like pros.
Smith started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics. Smith started at a fifth different position Tuesday -- he's also defended first ...
Smith started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Kansas City.