Sixers prospect Zhaire Smith impressed in Blue Coats loss to Charge

Philadelphia 76ers prospect Zhaire Smith impressed for the Delaware Blue Coats.

While the Philadelphia 76ers were traveling to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks in a big matchup, one of their prospects in the G League was putting on a show.

Second-year man Zhaire Smith, who has been toiling with the Delaware Blue Coats for the majority of the season, put on a really solid performance in a 131-115 loss to the Canton Charge on Friday night. He had 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting and he knocked two shots from deep and he did not commit a turnover.

Smith needs to continue to develop his game in Delaware to eventually get a legitimate chance in the NBA. Smith had a clutch step-back triple that was a real NBA move. If he can do things like this on a regular basis, then he will get a chance soon.

In other Sixers prospect news, rookie Marial Shayok had 16 points, but he only shot 6-for-19 from the floor and he was 1-for-8 from deep. He did grab six rebounds and dish out five assists as well to add to his stat line.

Eventually, both Smith and Shayok will get their chances at the NBA level. They need to continue to develop and pay their dues down in Delaware. [lawrence-related id=26273,26265,26255]