Nationality American Name Michael Smith Education Providence College Pro career 1994–2004 Weight 104 kg | Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg) Height 2.03 m Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Role Basketball player Position Power forward | |
Born March 28, 1972 (age 52)
Washington, D.C. ( 1972-03-28 ) High school Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) NBA draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall | ||
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Michael John Smith (born March 28, 1972) is an American retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed "The Animal", he played in seven seasons from 1994–2001 in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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A 6'8" power forward from Providence College, Smith was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft. He would play for the Kings, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards, tallying 2,527 NBA career points and 3,193 NBA career rebounds. He also played with the Indiana Pacers during the 2003 preseason.
On November 10, 1995, as a member of the Kings, Smith was severely beaten by Indiana Pacers forward Dale Davis. All bench players from both teams left their benches, and were automatically fined $2,500 and suspended for one game for leaving the bench. Smith and Davis were both fined $20,000 and suspended for two games.
During his time with the Washington Wizards, he was a teammate of an unrelated player named Mike Smith.