Doug Smith (basketball)

Douglas Smith (born September 17, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks as the sixth overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft.

Doug Smith
Personal information
Born (1969-09-17) September 17, 1969
Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolMackenzie (Detroit, Michigan)
CollegeMissouri (1987–1991)
NBA draft1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1991–2005
PositionPower forward
Number34
Career history
19911995Dallas Mavericks
1995–1996Boston Celtics
1996–1997Oklahoma City Cavalry
1997–1999Quad City Thunder
1999–2001St. Louis Swarm
2001–2002Kansas City Knights
2004–2005Great Lakes Storm
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points2,356 (8.0 ppg)
Rebounds1,234 (4.2 rpg)
Assists400 (1.4 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

College career

Smith is a 1987 graduate of Detroit's Mackenzie High School; he played collegiate basketball for the University of Missouri, where his number 34 is retired.

Professional career

Smith played in five NBA seasons, for the Mavericks (1991–95) and the Boston Celtics (1995–96) and averaged 8.0 ppg in his NBA career. He was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the 1995 expansion draft, but was released before planning any games .

International career

Doug Smith also played for the US national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal.[1]

See also

  • List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds

References


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