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Sam Smith (born January 8, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1955 Ferriday, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ed W. Clark (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1977: 3rd round, 48th overall pick |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1978–1980 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 5, 28 |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | Kentucky Stallions |
| 1978–1979 | Salt Lake City Prospectors |
| 1979 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1979–1980 | Chicago Bulls |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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.[1]
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.[2] Smith completed the first four-point play in the NBA's history, on October 21, 1979.[1]
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.[1]
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