Steve Smith, former NBA player and current studio analyst for NBA TV, joined Grant today to talk about several developing stories around the league.

Smith talked about the NBA Summer League and how he analyzes players. Smith said he thought Kings’ guard Jimmer Fredette had lost a lot of confidence, and mentioned a couple areas he needed to improve in.

Smith shared his thoughts on the Kings’ new signing, Aaron Brooks, and then talked about the 2012 draftees who have impressed him so far in the Summer League.

Smith also spoke on the Jeremy Lin free agency situation, the future of the Atlanta Hawks, free agency in the NBA, Steve Nash signing with the Los Angeles Lakers and his most memorable experiences in arenas around the NBA.