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5 Chris Smith

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Name

Chris Smith

Nationality

United States

Position

Guard

Home Town

Millstone Township, New Jersey

High School

St. Benedict's (Newark, New Jersey)

College

University of Louisville

Height

6'2"

Weight

205lbs

Current Team

New York Gotham Ballers

Leagues

Eastern Conference

Seasons

2017, NBA Career

Season:

BACKGROUND

After going undrafted out of Louisville University in the 2012 NBA Draft, the younger brother of Cleveland Cavaliers small forward/shooting guard J.R.Smith signed with the New York Knicks in their NBA Summer League and training camp.

Chris Smith joined the New York Knicks for the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In the summer league he averaged 5.2 points per game, 2 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game, playing alongside some newly signed Knicks James White and Chris Copeland.

Smith re-joined the New York Knicks for the 2013 NBA Summer League and was later signed by the Knicks on September 11, 2013. On November 18, 2013, he was assigned to the Erie BayHawks. On December 17, 2013, he was recalled by the Knicks.

NBA CAREER

New York Knick (2012-2014)

POST NBA CAREER

In 2015 Smith player for KB Peja of the Kosovo Basketball Superleague and in 2016 the Saint John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League of Canada.

AFFILIATIONS

Chris Smith lends support to his brothers foundation, The JR Smith Youth Foundation. The

foundation was organized to provide opportunities and support for young people through education, sports, the Arts and other beneficial activities through scholarships, grants and programs designed to further those goals. This charity provides charitable fundraising services in New Jersey communities.

FAN FACTS

Lettered two years in football at Lakewood as a wide receiver and kicker.
Played for Coach Danny Hurley at St. Benedict’s Prep.
Spent two seasons at Manhattan College before walking on/transferring to Louisville, where he played for Rick Pitino.
Competed in Fightball 2015, a one-on-one tournament competition in New York City.