Donald Everett Smith (July 27, 1920 – March 1, 1996) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Smith was selected in the 1947 BAA Draft by the Chicago Stags after a collegiate career at Minnesota.[1][2] He played for the Minneapolis Lakers in just the 1948–49 BAA season.[1] He appeared in eight total games while recording six points and two assists.[1]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1920-07-27)July 27, 1920 Minnesota |
Died | March 1, 1996(1996-03-01) (aged 75) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Roosevelt (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
College | Minnesota (1939–1942) |
BAA draft | 1947 / Round: 8 / Pick: 68th overall |
Selected by the Chicago Stags | |
Playing career | 1942–1948 |
Position | Guard / forward |
Number | 12 |
Career history | |
1942–1943, 1944–1947 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1947 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
1948 | Minneapolis Lakers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career BAA statistics | |
Points | 6 (0.8 ppg) |
Assists | 2 (0.3 apg) |
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GP | Games played | FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||
FT% | Free-throw percentage | APG | Assists per game | ||
PPG | Points per game | ||||
Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
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1948–49 | Minneapolis | 8 | .154 | .667 | .3 | .8 |
Career | 8 | .154 | .667 | .3 | .8 | |
Minneapolis Lakers 1947–48 NBL champions | |
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