John Smith (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 24, 1944 Columbus, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | CSU–Pueblo (1964–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968 / Round: 8 / Pick: 101st overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1968–1970 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 55, 21, 10 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1970 | Dallas Chaparrals |
| 1970 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
| 1970 | Wilkes-Barre Barons (CBA) |
| 1970 | New York Nets |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Smith, Jr. (born May 24, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] After a collegiate career at the University of Southern Colorado, the 7'0" center was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1968 NBA draft as the 101st overall pick.[1] He was also selected in the 1968 American Basketball Association (ABA) draft by the Dallas Chaparrals.[2] His professional career lasted for two seasons, including three teams in the ABA and one in the Continental Basketball Association.
References
- 1 2 John Smith NBA/ABA stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2014.
- ↑ 1968 ABA Draft. The Draft Review. Retrieved on August 27, 2014.
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