Tony Smith (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1968 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| High school | Wauwatosa East (Wauwatosa, Wisconsin) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Marquette (1986–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1990–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1995 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1995–1996 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1996 | Miami Heat |
| 1996–1997 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1997 | Tau Cerámica |
| 1997–1998 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2000–2001 | Rockford Lightning |
| 2001 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2001 | Vip Rimini |
| 2001 | San Lázaro |
| 2002 | Phoenix Eclipse |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,504 (5.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 735 (1.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 881 (1.9 apg) |
Tony Smith (born June 14, 1968) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was known for being a shooting guard and point guard.
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Early Life and College Career
Tony Smith started playing high school basketball at Wauwatosa East High School in Wisconsin. After high school, he went on to play college basketball for Marquette University. He played there from 1986 to 1990.
During his time at Marquette, Tony was an amazing scorer. In the 1989–90 season, he set a school record for the most points per game, averaging 23.8 points. This record stood for many years until Markus Howard broke it in the 2018–19 season. Tony also studied hard, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Organizational Leadership. In September 2006, he was honored by being added to Marquette's Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
Tony Smith was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1990 NBA draft. He was the 51st player picked overall. He played for six different teams in the NBA between 1990 and 2001. His last professional games were in 2002 with the Phoenix Eclipse in the ABA.
Some of the NBA teams Tony played for include:
Life After Playing
After retiring from playing basketball, Tony Smith stayed involved with the sport. In 2016, he started working as a sports analyst and studio host for broadcasts of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball games on Fox Sports Wisconsin. In 2018, he became the radio color analyst for Marquette University Basketball, helping to explain the games to listeners.
Career Statistics Summary
Tony Smith played in 457 NBA regular season games. He averaged 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game during his NBA career.
NBA Regular Season Highlights
- In the 1993–94 season with the Lakers, he played in 73 games and averaged his career high of 8.8 points per game.
- He had his highest average for assists (2.7 per game) in the 1995–96 season while playing for the Miami Heat.
College Career Statistics
Tony played 114 games in college. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game during his college career at Marquette. His best scoring season was his last, in 1989–90, when he averaged 23.8 points per game.
See also
In Spanish: Tony Smith (baloncestista) para niños
