William C. Smith (born October 26, 1953) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2" (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) guard and played collegiately at Seminole Junior College and the University of Missouri, where he earned All-America honors. Smith, nicknamed "Mister Magic", averaged 25.3 points per game during the 1976 season as he led Mizzou to a Big Eight Conference basketball championship.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1953 Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ed W. Clark (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1976: 2nd round, 18th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1976–1984 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 11, 8 |
| Career history | |
| 1976 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1977 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1978 | Kentucky Stallions |
| 1978–1979 | Las Vegas Dealers |
| 1978–1979 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1979 | Jersey Shore Bullets |
| 1979–1980 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1980–1981 | Montana Golden Nuggets |
| 1982–1983 | Rochester Zeniths |
| 1983–1984 | Sarasota Stingers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Professional career
editSmith played in the NBA from 1976 to 1980 after being selected with the 1st pick in the second round of the 1976 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.[2] In his four-season NBA career, Smith played with the Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Post-NBA
editSince his time in the NBA, Smith has been involved with a number of business ventures and currently resides in Columbia, Missouri. On November 1, 2012, it was announced that Smith would be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on November 15.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Willie Smith and Derrick Chievous are headed to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame". Associated Press via KTVO-TV website. November 1, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ 1976 NBA Draft, basketballreference.com
External links
edit- Willie Smith NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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