Michael Smith (basketball, born 1972) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1972 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| High school | Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Providence (1991–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 1994–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1998 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1998–1999 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1999–2001 | Washington Wizards |
| 2001–2002 | Snaidero Udine |
| 2002–2003 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2003–2004 | Dakota Wizards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,527 (5.6 ppg) |
Michael John Smith (born March 28, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. He was sometimes called "the Animal" because of how he played. He spent seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1994 to 2001.
Michael Smith is a power forward who stands 6 feet 8 inches tall. He played college basketball at Providence College. The Sacramento Kings picked him in the second round of the 1994 NBA draft. During his NBA career, he played for the Kings, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards. He scored a total of 2,527 points and grabbed 3,193 rebounds in the NBA. He also played with the Indiana Pacers for a short time in 2003 before the regular season started.
NBA Career Highlights
Michael Smith had some memorable moments during his time in the NBA. On November 10, 1995, while playing for the Kings, he was involved in an incident with Indiana Pacers player Dale Davis.
During this event, players from both teams who were on the bench left their seats. Because of this, they were all fined $2,500 and suspended for one game. Michael Smith and Dale Davis were each fined $20,000 and suspended for two games.
When Michael Smith played for the Washington Wizards, he had a teammate who was also named Mike Smith. They were not related, but it could sometimes be confusing to have two players with the same name on the same team!
Michael Smith's NBA Stats
Michael Smith played in 449 regular season games during his NBA career. He averaged 5.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. His best season for rebounds was 1996-97, when he averaged 9.5 rebounds per game for the Sacramento Kings.
He also played in 4 playoff games in 1996 for the Sacramento Kings. In those games, he averaged 4.8 points and 5.5 rebounds.
More About Michael Smith
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Michael Smith (baloncestista de 1972) para niños
