Jason Smith said on Friday that he is still experiencing concussion-related symptoms.

“I’m feeling better, just trying to take it day by day,” said Smith, who has missed the Hornets’ past 12 games. “I tried to give it a go a couple of times, just getting into practice, but it was no go. It’s kind of like I take a couple of steps forward, then a couple of steps back.

“It let me know where I was and how the recovery process was going, but I’m in good spirits. I want to get back on the court as soon as I can. I want to help the guys as much as I can.”

Smith received a hard foul by Greg Monroe on Feb. 4th.