Steve Smith

American basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1969 · age 57

Steven Delano Smith is an American former professional basketball player who is a basketball analyst for Turner Sports.

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2018“I know I will regret this for the rest of my life. I'm absolutely gutted. I hope in time I can earn back respect and forgiveness.”In their wordsMarch 2018Steve Smith after ball-tampering incident in March 2018.Read the whole statement

2017“I don't actually like watching cricket that much and would prefer to be out there batting and just getting the job done.”In their words30 December 2017Steve Smith after scoring 23rd test century., 30 December, 2017.Read the whole statement

2002NBA Sportsmanship AwardAward1998J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship AwardAward1992NBA All-Rookie TeamAward1969Born31 March 1969

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals

San Antonio Spurs2001-2003

Atlanta Hawks1995-1999

Miami Heat1991-1994

Michigan State Spartans men's basketball1987-1991

New Orleans Pelicans

Portland Trail Blazers

Charlotte Hornets

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Smith enjoyed some of the most productive seasons of his career while wearing an Atlanta Hawks uniform.

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At 26, he is a fine young man with extraordinary talent, excellent leadership qualities and a terrific temperament.
Former Australian cricketer Rod Marsh on Steven Smith., Own words

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Awards

NBA Sportsmanship Award2002

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award1998

NBA All-Rookie Team1992

About this person

After a collegiate career with Michigan State, he played with several teams in his 14-season National Basketball Association career, including the Miami Heat, the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs, but is perhaps best known for his five-year stint with the Atlanta Hawks which included an All-Star Game appearance in 1998. He won a championship with the Spurs in 2003. Smith was widely regarded as an excellent three-point shooter, and is one of three players to make seven 3-pointers in a quarter.

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United States