Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Steve Smith:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Steven Delano Smith
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 31, 1969
  • Hometown: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 221 pounds (100 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore 8, 3, and 14 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Pershing High School in Detroit, Michigan
  • College: Michigan State University (1987–1991)
  • NBA Draft: 1991 NBA Draft, 5th overall pick by the Miami Heat
  • Teams Played For:
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2003 with the San Antonio Spurs)
  • Kids: Steve Smith has two sons, Brayden and Davis Smith
  • Siblings: Steve Smith had a brother, who tragically passed away at a young age due to cancer

Player Archetype / Play Style

Steve Smith’s player archetype was that of a smooth scoring wing who could function as both a primary shot-maker and a secondary creator. At 6-foot-8 and 221 pounds, he had excellent size for a guard-forward, which let him shoot over smaller defenders, work comfortably on the perimeter or in the mid-range, and slide between wing assignments defensively. Offensively, his role was built around polished scoring, floor spacing and playmaking from the wing rather than full-time table-setting, while defensively he was more of a solid positional team defender than a pure stopper. His play style blended pace, skill and shot-making touch, giving him the profile of a versatile offensive weapon who could score in rhythm, handle the ball when needed and fit cleanly next to other stars. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • After retiring from the NBA, he became a respected basketball analyst and philanthropist, supporting numerous causes, including education and cancer research.

Sources:

NBA.com — Steven Smith
NBA.com — HEAT Re-acquire Steve Smith
Basketball-Reference — 1997-98 Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats