Elmore Smith

Elmore Smith (born May 9, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player born in Macon, Georgia. A 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) center from Kentucky State University, he played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1971 to 1979. He was a member of the Buffalo Braves, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Elmore Smith
Smith (left) and Wilt Chamberlain battle for a rebound, circa 1971
Personal information
Born (1949-05-09) May 9, 1949
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolBallard-Hudson (Macon, Georgia)
CollegeKentucky State (1968–1971)
NBA draft1971: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Buffalo Braves
Playing career1971–1979
PositionCenter
Number3
Career history
19711973Buffalo Braves
19731975Los Angeles Lakers
19751977Milwaukee Bucks
19771979Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1972)
  • NBA blocks leader (1974)
Career NBA statistics
Points7,541 (13.4 ppg)
Rebounds5,962 (10.6 rpg)
Blocks1,183 (2.9 bpg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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