“Dennis can be coached hard if you’re a straight shooter,” one NBA personnel person said. “And Thibs reputation is being a straight shooter.” Smith’s jump shot was anything but straight last season, but three major interruptions damaged his third season and made the Kristaps Porzingis trade look even more brutal. Porzingis is averaging 22.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in the Orlando bubble for the high-flying Mavericks.