What Stan Van Gundy did today was rather uncommon...
@ESPNSteinLine Dikembe Mutombo by the Nets is the only one I can think of.
— John Schuhmann (@johnschuhmann) December 22, 2014
But he had his reasons...
A not-so-fun fact to explain Detroit's desire to part ways: net rating of minus-11.6 w/ Josh Smith on court, plus-1.3 with him on the bench
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) December 22, 2014
A lot of people wondered how long Stan would let the failed experiment go on, but Stan said no more...
I give SVG credit for one thing: knowing there was no market for Smith, he didn't let it linger. And he got his owner to eat a lot of cash.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) December 22, 2014
Now, Josh will be taking offers from other teams for him to join...
Smith did play his best basketball for Mike Woodson in Atlanta. Woodson now Doc Rivers's assistant coach with the Clippers.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) December 22, 2014
But that could be a bad thing, for the Clippers...
The clippers signing Josh Smith could quite possibly be the key to turning them back into the Clippers.
— Phillip Barnett (@regularbarnett) December 22, 2014
Hopefully, as was stated in the press release, the Pistons direction and outlook will change...
The next Pistons practice will be the most focused practice in team history
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 22, 2014
Now don't get me wrong, Josh Smith really could help some teams...
Theoretical Josh Smith who plays smart could help a contender. Real life Josh Smith from the last three years cannot.
— Adam Reisinger (@AdamReisinger) December 22, 2014
But, whatever way it goes, Josh Smith will be getting paid to not play for the Pistons...
Now Josh Smith has time to star in a Broadway production: pic.twitter.com/i8iIKPjIMq
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) December 22, 2014
And hopefully, while not playing for the Pistons...
If Detroit goes on a ten-game winning streak, you guys will have to have me committed for hysteria.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) December 22, 2014
But don't get your hopes up because Smith wasn't the only issue in these parts.
Anyway, here are some more reactions from around the Twitterverse:
Vivek is fascinating. Love him, hate him, whatever. "I want to play more like the Spurs! MAN, I LOVE JOSH SMITH!"
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) December 22, 2014
Part of me hopes he pays attention to the Rockets process...
Rockets, I'm told, are in fact-finding mode and weighing whether to make a Josh Smith run. Too early to say if they're in or out
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 22, 2014
I too am in "fact-finding mode" on Josh Smith. *watches one Pistons quarter* Oh. Oh man. WOW. Hold on. *turns off TV, takes long walk*
— RUSS BENGT$ON (@russbengtson) December 22, 2014
Or maybe the Clippers could pull up a decent team from the past...
If Clippers get Smoove, Clippers must waive Barnes, sign Josh Childress so we can have what Hawks 06 should have been
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) December 22, 2014
The following question may also interest some teams who might be in pursuance of Greg "Moose" Monroe...
The huge question over this move, of course, is "Was Smith really the reason Monroe wanted to leave?"
— Dave Hogg (@Stareagle) December 22, 2014
Josh Smith is living the dream though. Being paid his full salary to not work.
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) December 22, 2014
He truly is though...
My top-5 predictions for a Josh Smith destination: (1) Kings, (2) Kings, (3) Kings, (4) Rockets, (5) Kings. ("Josh Smith? Josh Smith?")
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) December 22, 2014
I see people suggesting Blazers. I'd doubt it. Very protective of their chemistry.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) December 22, 2014
That's not fair, on all accounts Josh is a good guy. It was more about ball movement than it was about chemistry I would believe.
Hey @jalenrose - for Christmas, I bought out Josh Smith's Pistons contract for you. It only cost me $26 million. Happy holidays my brother!
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) December 22, 2014
Mr. Simmons, on behalf of most of the Detroit Pistons fans, we humbly accept your gracious gift. Tom Gores expects payment in full by tomorrow afternoon.
Well, I guess Josh Smith is really a stretch four now.
— RUSS BENGT$ON (@russbengtson) December 22, 2014
So you mean Boston is interested?
Players shooting 60.6% inside of 6 feet against Josh Smith. Doesn’t change shots anymore. Used to be footsteps players feared.
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) December 22, 2014
Isn't that Boyle's law? Athleticism decreases as age increases?
Santa is a Bad Ass - #Pistons waive Josh Smith! Let’s spike that Egg Nog! #Dreamsdocometrue
— Need4Sheed Detroit (@Need4Sheed_com) December 22, 2014
SIGN WITH SAN ANTINIO, JOSH, IT IS PROPHECY
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) December 22, 2014
Hey, that's what Austin Daye did last year, look what happened!!!
What were your favorite Twitter or other Social Media feed reactions to the Josh Smith news?