Michael Smith’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro American basketball player in the NBA from 1994 to 2001
Is Athlete 
Basketball player 
From United States of America 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 28 March 1972, Washington, D.C., USA
Age: 48 years
Star sign Aries
Stats
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 105 kg
Education
Dunbar High School
Sports Teams
Washington Wizards
Idaho Stampede
Vancouver Grizzlies
Pallalcesto Amatori Udine

Michael John Smith (born March 28, 1972) is an American retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed “The Animal”, he played in seven seasons from 1994–2001 in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

A 6’8″ power forward from Providence College, Smith was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft. He would play for the Kings, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards, tallying 2,527 NBA career points and 3,193 NBA career rebounds. He also played with the Indiana Pacers during the 2003 preseason.

On November 10, 1995, as a member of the Kings, Smith was involved in a physical altercation with Indiana Pacers forward Dale Davis. All bench players from both teams left their benches, and were automatically fined $2,500 and suspended for one game for leaving the bench. Smith and Davis were both fined $20,000 and suspended for two games.

During his time with the Washington Wizards, he was a teammate of an unrelated player named Mike Smith.

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