Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Dennis Smith Jr.:

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Dennis Cliff Smith Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 25, 1997
  • Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’3″ (191 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)

Basketball Career

  • Number: Worn #1, #4, and #5 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Trinity Christian School (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
  • College: North Carolina State University (2016–2017)
    • Highlights:
      • ACC Rookie of the Year (2017)
      • Second-team All-ACC (2017)
  • NBA Draft: 2017, 1st Round, 9th Overall Pick by the Dallas Mavericks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Dallas Mavericks (2017–2019)
    • New York Knicks (2019–2021)
    • Detroit Pistons (2021)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2021–2022)
    • Charlotte Hornets (2022–2023)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2023–2024)
    • Wisconsin Herd (2024–Present)
  • Championship Rings: None

Personal Life

  • Kids: One son, born in 2022.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely available or documented.

Fun Facts

  • Dennis Smith Jr. was raised by his father, Dennis Smith Sr., with the help of his Aunt Rhonda.
  • He is friends with fellow Fayetteville native rapper J. Cole.
  • In June 2017, Smith signed a three-year endorsement deal with Under Armour.