About Jim Smith
Born 1958. Jim Smith is an American basketball player.
James Oliver Smith (born April 12, 1958) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. While playing at Ohio State University, Smith averaged 6.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in four seasons. He was drafted eighth pick in the third round of the 1981 NBA draft by the San Diego Clippers. Smith was waived by the Clippers on October 27, 1982, and was then signed by the Detroit Pistons on December 28, 1982. In his NBA career, Smith averaged 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. Smith also played in the Continental Basketball Association, splitting the 1982β83 season between the Reno Bighorns and the Wyoming Wildcatters, averaging 16.3 points and 5.2 rebounds in 78 games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Smith?
American basketball player, born 1958
When was Jim Smith born?
Jim Smith was born on 12 April 1958 in Cleveland.
What is Jim Smith's occupation?
Jim Smith is a basketball player.
What nationality is Jim Smith?
Jim Smith is American.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: Jim Smith (basketball, born 1958)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Smith. https://biography.guide/jim-smith-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jim Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-smith-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-smith-basketball-player/.
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