John Smith (basketball)

John Smith
Personal information
Born (1944-05-24) 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. 1 2 John Smith NBA/ABA stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2014.
  2. 1968 ABA Draft. The Draft Review. Retrieved on August 27, 2014.


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