Fans are surprised that former NBA first-round pick is still a free agent

Dennis Smith Jr. played seven seasons in the NBA.

His most recent stop was with the Brooklyn Nets last year.

The former NC State star averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range in 56 competitions.

Smith Jr. is currently a free agent available to sign with any team in the NBA.

Many fans have mentioned the 26-year-old’s availability in recent months.

@cre8tivegent on November 7: “Dennis Smith Jr. isn’t on an NBA team, it’s crazy. Can score and be the best perimeter defense in the league.”

@therealtonef on November 15: “The NBA is brutal, bro. Dennis Smith Jr and Davonte Graham not being in the league is insane to me. INSANE.”

@seboki88 on November 12: “What happened to Dennis Smith Jr.??? #nba”

@DribbLeLiKeMiKe on November 13: “I still think Pels should have looked at Dennis Smith Jr instead of Nowell, but that’s just me 🤷🏿‍♂️. You get a point guard AND a solid POA defenseman.”

@fitzmagic13 on November 14: “Dennis Smith Jr. is a much better fit for this Mavs team than Dinwiddie.”

@cozyfades on November 7: “Dennis Smith Jr is not on an NBA roster”

@huyquotemebui on November 7: “Lakers should look at Lonnie and Dennis Smith Jr because those guys are way better than our role players right now…”

Smith Jr. was the ninth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

He has also spent time with the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets.