Jason Smith
Professional basketball player
Born
March 2nd, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player competed in the NBA. Played college basketball at Colorado State University. Selected 20th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. Played for teams such as the New Orleans Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Washington Wizards during a career spanning several seasons in the league.
Selected 20th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft
Played for the New Orleans Hornets
Played for the Philadelphia 76ers
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