Sam Smith (basketball, born 1955) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1955 Ferriday, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Ed W. Clark (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 48th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1978–1980 |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | Kentucky Stallions |
| 1978–1979 | Salt Lake City Prospectors |
| 1979 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1979–1980 | Chicago Bulls |
Sam Smith was born on January 8, 1955. He is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Sam Smith's College Basketball Journey
Sam Smith was a shooting guard, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall. He played college basketball for the UNLV team in the 1970s. He was a key player for the Runnin' Rebels.
Reaching the NCAA Final Four
In 1977, Sam helped his team make history. They reached the NCAA Final Four for the very first time! This was a huge achievement for the team. They were known as the "Hardway Eight". Their coach was Jerry Tarkanian.
Sam Smith's Professional Basketball Career
Sam Smith played for two seasons in the NBA. He was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls. His NBA career lasted from 1978 to 1980.
Making NBA History
During his time in the NBA, Sam Smith averaged 6.8 points per game. He also made a special mark in NBA history. On October 21, 1979, he completed the very first four-point play. This happens when a player makes a basket while being fouled, and then also makes the free throw.
Life After Basketball
Sam Smith was born in Ferriday, Louisiana. Today, he lives in Las Vegas. He works as a basketball trainer and coach at the Bill and Lilly Heinrich YMCA. He has even worked with his former UNLV teammate, Robert Smith.
See also
In Spanish: Sam Smith (baloncestista de 1955) para niños
