JOSH
SMITH
F
Ht/Wt
6’9’’,
225 lbs
Experience
13
years
Debut
Nov 3, 2004
Born
Dec 5, 1985
(39 yrs)
College Park, Georgia
Drafted
Drafted by Atlanta in 2004 (1/17).
High School
Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2017-11-10 |
Waived by the New Orleans Pelicans.
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| 2017-10-28 |
Signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Pelicans.
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| 2016-01-22 |
Acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers.
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The Houston Rockets acquired forward/center Josh Smith, the rights to forward/center Sergei Lishchuk and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers for the rights to power forward Maarty Leunen. |
| 2015-07-16 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Los Angeles Clippers.
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| 2014-12-26 |
Signed as a free agent by the Houston Rockets.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | All-Rookie Second Team All-Rookie Second Team | 2004-05 |
| NBA | All-Defensive Second Team All-Defensive Second Team | 2009-10 |
| NBA | Slam Dunk Championship Winner Slam Dunk Championship Winner | 2004-05 |
Scouting Report
A supreme athlete for a big man: can out-run most guards and out-jump most forwards. When focused he works hard at both ends, and will log a high number of blocks and steals. A good passer for his size. Tough to match up against due to his size, explosiveness, dexterity, and lefty shot. Not a good free-throw shooter at all and is streaky in general; needs work on focus and consistency. Sometimes picks the big play over the efficient one. Occasionally loses composure when things are not going well, and has had run-ins with coaches.
Long Range Potential: Inconsistent, aging star forward / center, with unique tools.
