Charles Smith never got it together as a Knick--- flashes of brilliance, but we got damaged goods (don't think Layden was the first GM to trade for a gimpy bigman!).

Because of the situation (and one series of offensive boards), Smith is more of a disgrace as a Knick. Spoon never had that shot. He did miss a potential game winning jumper against the Knicks as a member of the Heat in the playoffs years ago.

I'd clearly rather have KVH than Kiki. Kiki was over the hill and really didn't have much left. He didn't clearly distinguish himself against other Knicks of the time like Brian Quinnett (damn, if you think about it, those Knick teams really did stink!)