Mike Smith (basketball, born 1976) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 15, 1976 West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | West Monroe (West Monroe, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Wizards | |
| Pro career | 2000–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2001 | Washington Wizards |
| 2001–2002 | Fayetteville Patriots |
| 2002 | Keravnos |
| 2002–2003 | Near East |
| 2003–2004 | Reflex Železnik |
| 2004–2005 | JA Vichy |
| 2005 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2005–2006 | Stade Clermontois BA |
| 2006–2007 | Strasbourg IG |
| 2007–2010 | Halcones Córdoba |
| 2010–2011 | Lechugueros de León |
| 2011 | Halcones Córdoba |
| 2011 | Lechugueros de León |
| 2011 | Halcones de Xalapa |
| 2011–2012 | Sokol Antofagasta |
| 2012 | Quilmes de Mar del Plata |
| 2012–2013 | Lechugueros de León |
| 2013 | Choriceros de Camargo |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mike Smith, born on April 15, 1976, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall. He played as a forward, which is a key position in basketball.
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Early Life and College
Mike Smith grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana. He went to West Monroe High School. After high school, he continued his basketball journey in college. He first played at Bossier Parish Community College from 1996 to 1998. Later, he played for the University of Louisiana at Monroe from 1998 to 2000. While playing for Louisiana-Monroe, he was recognized as the Southland Player of the Year in 2000. This award shows he was a top player in his college league.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA
In 2000, Mike Smith was chosen by the Washington Wizards in the 2000 NBA draft. He was the 35th player picked overall, in the second round. He played one season in the NBA for the Wizards during the 2000–01 NBA season. He played in 17 games and scored an average of 3.0 points per game. His last NBA game was on April 18, 2001. In that game, the Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors. Mike scored 3 points, had 1 assist, and grabbed 1 rebound.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Mike Smith played for many different teams. He played in the Fayetteville Patriots in the D-League (now G-League). He also played for teams in other countries. These included teams in Cyprus, Greece, France, Venezuela, and Mexico. He played for teams like Keravnos, Near East, JA Vichy, and Strasbourg IG. He also played for several teams in Mexico, such as Halcones Córdoba and Lechugueros de León. His career lasted until 2013, showing he had a long and varied basketball journey.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
- Michael Smith. Latin Basket
See also
In Spanish: Mike Smith (baloncestista de 1976) para niños
