Sam Smith (basketball, born 1955)
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BornJanuary 8, 1955
Ferriday, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
High schoolEd W. Clark
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1955 Ferriday, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 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 |
| Drafted by | 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 | |
Sam Smith (born January 8, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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]
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.[2] Smith completed the first four-point play in the NBA's history, on October 21, 1979.[1]