Chris Smith (basketball, born 1970) facts for kids
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| Born | May 17, 1970 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| High school | Kolbe Cathedral (Bridgeport, Connecticut) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | UConn (1988–1992) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1992–2000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1992–1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Cáceres | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | Capitalinos de San Juan | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Limoges CSP | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | La Crosse Bobcats | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Maccabi Ra'anana | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Fort Wayne Fury | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Rockford Lightning | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 1,140 (5.1 ppg) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 291 (1.3 rpg) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assists | 627 (2.8 apg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Christopher Gerard Smith (born May 17, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard.
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Chris Smith's Basketball Journey
Chris Smith was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He became a well-known basketball player.
College Career at UConn
Smith played college basketball at the University of Connecticut. He was part of the UConn Huskies team from 1988 to 1992. During his four years, he scored 2,145 points. This was an all-time record for the Huskies. He also set a record in the Big East Conference with 1,140 points.
Chris Smith also led the team in three-point shots. He made 242 three-pointers in his college career. He was one of only two UConn players to score at least 500 points in three different seasons.
Awards and National Team Play
Chris Smith was a very talented player. He was named to the UConn Basketball All Century Team. He was also nominated for the John Wooden Award, which is given to the best college basketball player. He was a McDonald's All American and part of the All-Big East first team.
Smith also played for the United States men's national basketball team. He competed in the 1990 FIBA World Championship. His team won the bronze medal at this event. He also won a silver medal at the 1990 Goodwill Games.
Playing in the NBA
In 1992, Chris Smith was chosen in the 1992 NBA draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves picked him in the second round, as the 34th overall player. He played three seasons with the Timberwolves. He played in 224 games for the team.
During his time in the NBA, he averaged 5.1 points per game. He also averaged 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.5 steals per game.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Chris Smith continued to play basketball. He played for different teams in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also played for teams in Europe. He continued his professional career until the year 2000.
Chris Smith's Family Life
Chris Smith has a son named Christopher Smith Jr. His son is also involved in basketball. Christopher Smith Jr. is currently an assistant coach at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Chris Smith is also related to another famous basketball player. He is the cousin of Mario Chalmers. Mario Chalmers also played in the National Basketball Association. He is well-known for playing with the Miami Heat.
