Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information on Joe Smith:
- Full Name: Joseph Leynard Smith
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on July 26, 1975
- Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
- Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
- Number: 32, 8, 7, 1, 11 (varied across teams)
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia
- College: University of Maryland
- NBA Draft: 1995 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Golden State Warriors
- Teams Played For:
- Golden State Warriors (1995–1998)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1998)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (1999–2003)
- Detroit Pistons (2001)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2003–2006)
- Denver Nuggets (2006)
- Philadelphia 76ers (2006–2007)
- Chicago Bulls (2007–2008)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2008, 2009)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2009)
- Atlanta Hawks (2009–2010)
- New Jersey Nets (2010)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2010–2011)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Joe Smith has several children, but details are not widely publicized.
- Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely publicized.
Joe Smith was a highly touted prospect when selected first overall in the 1995 NBA Draft. Known for his scoring and rebounding ability in his early career, he transitioned into a journeyman role, playing for 12 teams over his 16-year NBA career—a league record for the most teams played for at the time. Though he did not achieve superstar status, Smith was valued for his professionalism and veteran presence. Post-retirement, he has been involved in community and mentoring activities.