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 (born January 8, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
College career
A 6'4" tall shooting guard, Smith played college basketball at the UNLV, during the 1970s. He helped the Runnin' Rebels reach their first ever NCAA Final Four in 1977, as a member of the fabled "Hardway Eight", that was coached by Jerry Tarkanian.
Professional career
Smith played two seasons (1978–1980) in the NBA, as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. He averaged 6.8 points per game during his NBA career. Smith completed the first four-point play in the NBA's history, on October 21, 1979.
Personal life
Smith was born in Ferriday, Louisiana. He is now living in Las Vegas, and working as an AAU basketball trainer and coach at the Bill and Lilly Heinrich YMCA. Where he worked with his fellow UNLV legend and teammate, Robert Smith.
See also
In Spanish: Sam Smith (baloncestista de 1955) para niños
