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{{short description|American basketball player}} |
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{{for|other basketball people|Chris Smith (disambiguation)#Basketball{{!}}Chris Smith § Basketball}} |
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{{Infobox basketball biography |
{{Infobox basketball biography |
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| name = Chris Smith |
| name = Chris Smith |
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| height_in = 3 |
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| weight_lb = 190 |
| weight_lb = 190 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|05|17}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|05|17}} |
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| birth_place = [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]] |
| birth_place = [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], U.S. |
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| nationality = American |
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| draft_year = 1992 |
| draft_year = 1992 |
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| draft_round = 2 |
| draft_round = 2 |
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| career_start = 1992 |
| career_start = 1992 |
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| career_end = 2000 |
| career_end = 2000 |
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| career_number = 3 |
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| years1 = {{nbay|1992|start}}–{{nbay|1994|end}} |
| years1 = {{nbay|1992|start}}–{{nbay|1994|end}} |
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| team1 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] |
| team1 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] |
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| years2 = 1995–1996 |
| years2 = 1995–1996 |
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| team2 = [[Cáceres CB|Cáceres]] |
| team2 = [[Cáceres CB|Cáceres]] |
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| years3 = 1996 |
| years3 = 1996 |
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| team3 = [[Capitalinos de San Juan]] |
| team3 = [[Capitalinos de San Juan]] |
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| years4 = 1996–1997 |
| years4 = 1996–1997 |
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| team4 = [[Echo Houthalen]] |
| team4 = [[Echo Houthalen]] |
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| years5 = 1997 |
| years5 = 1997 |
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| team5 = [[CSP Limoges]] |
| team5 = [[CSP Limoges]] |
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| years6 = 1997–1998 |
| years6 = 1997–1998 |
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| team6 = [[Grand Rapids Hoops]] |
| team6 = [[Grand Rapids Hoops]] |
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| years7 = 1998 |
| years7 = 1998 |
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| team7 = [[La Crosse Bobcats]] |
| team7 = [[La Crosse Bobcats]] |
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| years8 = 1998 |
| years8 = 1998 |
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| team8 = [[Bnei HaSharon|Maccabi Ra'anana]] |
| team8 = [[Bnei HaSharon|Maccabi Ra'anana]] |
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| years9 = 1999 |
| years9 = 1999 |
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| team9 = [[Fort Wayne Fury]] |
| team9 = [[Fort Wayne Fury]] |
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| years10 = 1999 |
| years10 = 1999 |
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| team10 = [[Rockford Lightning]] |
| team10 = [[Rockford Lightning]] |
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| years11 = 1999–2000 |
| years11 = 1999–2000 |
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| team11 = [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] |
| team11 = [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] |
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| highlights = |
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* First-team [[List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams|All-Big East]] (1992) |
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* Third-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (1988) |
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| stats_league = NBA |
| stats_league = NBA |
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| stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]] |
| stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]] |
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| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]] |
| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]] |
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| stat3value = 627 (2.8 apg) |
| stat3value = 627 (2.8 apg) |
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| bbr = smithch03 |
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| letter = s |
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{{MedalSport | Men's [[basketball]]}} |
{{MedalSport | Men's [[basketball]]}} |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA World Championship]]}} |
{{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA World Championship]]}} |
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{{MedalBronze | [[1990 FIBA World Championship|1990 Argentina]] |[[United States men's national basketball team|National team]]}} |
{{MedalBronze | [[1990 FIBA World Championship|1990 Argentina]] |[[United States men's national basketball team|National team]]}} |
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{{MedalSilver| [[1990 Goodwill Games|1990 Seattle]] | [[United States national basketball team|National team]]}} |
{{MedalSilver| [[1990 Goodwill Games|1990 Seattle]] | [[United States national basketball team|National team]]}} |
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'''Christopher Gerard Smith''' (born May 17, 1970) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player |
'''Christopher Gerard Smith''' (born May 17, 1970) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player who was a [[point guard]]. |
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==Basketball career== |
==Basketball career== |
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Born in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], Smith played collegiately at the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |url= |
Born in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], Smith played collegiately at the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithch03.html |title=Chris Smith |access-date=2010-08-16 |publisher=Sports Reference LLC }}</ref> He left the [[UConn Huskies|Huskies]] after scoring 2,145 points in his four years, an all-time record (this included another record, 1,140 points in [[Big East Conference]] history), and also led the team in career three-point field goals with 242, being one of only two UConn players to score at least 500 points in three different seasons. |
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A member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team, Smith was also nominated for the [[John Wooden Award]], was named a [[McDonald's All American]] and was a member of an All-Big East first team. He played for the [[United States men's national basketball team|US national team]] in the [[1990 FIBA World Championship]], winning the [[bronze medal]].<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1990.html 1990 USA Basketball] {{ |
A member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team, Smith was also nominated for the [[John Wooden Award]], was named a [[McDonald's All American]] and was a member of an All-Big East first team. He played for the [[United States men's national basketball team|US national team]] in the [[1990 FIBA World Championship]], winning the [[bronze medal]].<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1990.html 1990 USA Basketball] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070814002221/http://www.usabasketball.com/history/mwc_1990.html |date=August 14, 2007 }}</ref> |
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Smith was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the [[1992 NBA |
Smith was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the [[1992 NBA draft]] by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]. He played three seasons (224 total games) with the team, averaging 5.1 points, 2.8 [[Assist (basketball)|assists]], 1.3 [[Rebound (basketball)|rebounds]] and .5 [[Steal (basketball)|steals]] per game. |
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He continued to play for various franchises in the [[Continental Basketball Association]] and Europe until 2000, when a series of injuries transitioned his career to sales and financial services. He received a B.A. in business administration, going on to work as a business development officer for both the [[People's United Bank|People's Bank]] and its insurance subsidiary, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett.<ref>[http://www.peoples.com/pressroom/article/0,8401,13140,00.html UConn basketball's all-time top scorer joins People's Bank]; Peoples.com, 30 October 2003 {{ |
He continued to play for various franchises in the [[Continental Basketball Association]] and Europe until 2000, when a series of injuries transitioned his career to sales and financial services. He received a B.A. in business administration, going on to work as a business development officer for both the [[People's United Bank|People's Bank]] and its insurance subsidiary, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett.<ref>[http://www.peoples.com/pressroom/article/0,8401,13140,00.html UConn basketball's all-time top scorer joins People's Bank]; Peoples.com, 30 October 2003 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106185150/http://www.peoples.com/pressroom/article/0%2C8401%2C13140%2C00.html |date=6 January 2009 }}</ref> |
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==Personal== |
==Personal life== |
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Smith son, Christopher Smith Jr. is now the assistant coach of Indiana Wesleyan University. |
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Smith is [[cousin]] of another basketball player, and point guard, [[Mario Chalmers]], who also |
Smith is [[cousin]] of another basketball player, and point guard, [[Mario Chalmers]], who also played in the [[National Basketball Association]], notably with the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat_acquire_chalmers080626.html Heat acquire draft rights to Mario Chalmers]; NBA.com, 26 June 2008</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Basketball stats|bbr=s/smithch03|name=Chris Smith}} |
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*[http://www.basketpedya.com/player/Christopher-Smith/2723 Basketpedya career data] |
* [https://archive.today/20130616123437/http://www.basketpedya.com/player/Christopher-Smith/2723 Basketpedya career data] |
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{{United States squad 1990 Goodwill Games}} |
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{{United States Squad 1990 FIBA World Championship}} |
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[[Category:1970 births]] |
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[[Category:Fort Wayne Fury players]] |
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[[Category:Goodwill Games medalists in basketball]] |
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[[Category:Grand Rapids Hoops players]] |
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[[Category:La Crosse Bobcats players]] |
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[[Category:Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) players]] |
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Bridgeport, Connecticut]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 6 July 2024
Personal information | |
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Born | Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | May 17, 1970
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Kolbe Cathedral (Bridgeport, Connecticut) |
College | UConn (1988–1992) |
NBA draft | 1992: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
Playing career | 1992–2000 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 3 |
Career history | |
1992–1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
1995–1996 | Cáceres |
1996 | Capitalinos de San Juan |
1996–1997 | Echo Houthalen |
1997 | CSP Limoges |
1997–1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
1998 | La Crosse Bobcats |
1998 | Maccabi Ra'anana |
1999 | Fort Wayne Fury |
1999 | Rockford Lightning |
1999–2000 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 1,140 (5.1 ppg) |
Rebounds | 291 (1.3 rpg) |
Assists | 627 (2.8 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Medals |
Christopher Gerard Smith (born May 17, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard.
Basketball career
[edit]Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Smith played collegiately at the University of Connecticut.[1] He left the Huskies after scoring 2,145 points in his four years, an all-time record (this included another record, 1,140 points in Big East Conference history), and also led the team in career three-point field goals with 242, being one of only two UConn players to score at least 500 points in three different seasons.
A member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team, Smith was also nominated for the John Wooden Award, was named a McDonald's All American and was a member of an All-Big East first team. He played for the US national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal.[2]
Smith was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 1992 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played three seasons (224 total games) with the team, averaging 5.1 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds and .5 steals per game.
He continued to play for various franchises in the Continental Basketball Association and Europe until 2000, when a series of injuries transitioned his career to sales and financial services. He received a B.A. in business administration, going on to work as a business development officer for both the People's Bank and its insurance subsidiary, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Smith son, Christopher Smith Jr. is now the assistant coach of Indiana Wesleyan University. Smith is cousin of another basketball player, and point guard, Mario Chalmers, who also played in the National Basketball Association, notably with the Miami Heat.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chris Smith". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
- ^ 1990 USA Basketball Archived August 14, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ UConn basketball's all-time top scorer joins People's Bank; Peoples.com, 30 October 2003 Archived 6 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Heat acquire draft rights to Mario Chalmers; NBA.com, 26 June 2008
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Basketpedya career data
- 1970 births
- Living people
- 20th-century African-American sportspeople
- 21st-century African-American sportspeople
- 1990 FIBA World Championship players
- American expatriate basketball people in Belgium
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Israel
- American expatriate basketball people in Spain
- American men's basketball players
- Competitors at the 1990 Goodwill Games
- Fort Wayne Fury players
- Goodwill Games medalists in basketball
- Grand Rapids Hoops players
- La Crosse Bobcats players
- Liga ACB players
- Limoges CSP players
- Minnesota Timberwolves draft picks
- Minnesota Timberwolves players
- Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
- Point guards
- Rockford Lightning players
- Shooting guards
- Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) players
- Sportspeople from Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Basketball players from Fairfield County, Connecticut
- UConn Huskies men's basketball players
- United States men's national basketball team players