John Smith (basketball, born 1944)

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 (now Colorado State University–Pueblo), 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.

John Smith
Personal information
Born (1944-05-24) May 24, 1944
Columbus, Mississippi
NationalityAmerican
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
CollegeCSU–Pueblo (1964–1968)
NBA draft1968: 8th round, 101st overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1968–1970
PositionCenter
Number55, 21, 10
Career history
1968–1970Dallas Chaparrals
1970Pittsburgh Pipers
1970Wilkes-Barre Barons
1970New York Nets
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. 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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