NBA Fans React To Dennis Smith Jr. G League News

Dennis Smith Jr. signed with the Milwaukee Bucks G League team (Wisconsin Herd).

Oct 12, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) in action during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dennis Smith Jr. is coming off a solid year with the Brooklyn Nets.

The former NC State star averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field.

However, he is still an NBA free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.

On Friday, the Wisconsin Herd (G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks) announced that they had signed Smith Jr.

Welcome to the Herd, @Dennis1SmithJr 🤞#HerdUp 🦌 pic.twitter.com/ZQPPRPBRky

— Wisconsin Herd (@WisconsinHerd) December 20, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

@JesseHardacre44: "Like this pickup. Definitely don't mind taking a flyer on a former top 10 pick with defense and athleticism."

Like this pickup. Definitely don't mind taking a flyer on a former top 10 pick with defense and athleticism. https://t.co/ZEMquxe309

— Jesse Hardacre (@JesseHardacre44) December 20, 2024

@AbeJaroszewski: "This is honestly a terrific move and if he's anywhere close to where he was last year, he'll be an upgrade on Delon."

This is honestly a terrific move and if he's anywhere close to where he was last year, he'll be an upgrade on Delon. https://t.co/WluiCAIWo4

— Abe Jaroszewski (@AbeJaroszewski) December 20, 2024

@MalikThr33sly: "He's gonna be a Bucks in no time"

He's gonna be a Bucks in no time

— Tyler Swish (@MalikThr33sly) December 20, 2024

@CThesouthside "Won’t be there for long! He’s a rotation player"

Won’t be there for long! He’s a rotation player

— BuckTheSystem🧀 🦌🇺🇸 (@CThesouthside) December 20, 2024

@EdwardKaske: "He better get called up. Bucks will need his defense"

He better get called up. Bucks will need his defense

— The Troubadour (@EdwardKaske) December 20, 2024

Smith Jr. has spent time with the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets over seven seasons in the NBA.

His career averages are 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 40.7% from the field and 29.8% from the three-point range in 326 regular season games.

He has yet to appear in an NBA playoff game.

Mar 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) gestures after making a three point shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

As for the Bucks, they are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 14-12 record in 26 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten.