Robert Smith Stats: NBA Career


Robert Smith headshot, wearing the NBA team jersey
Robert Smith, a versatile and skilled NBA player, made his mark on the basketball court during his career with various teams including the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, and San Antonio Spurs. Born on June 15, 1954, Smith began his professional basketball journey in the 1977-78 season and continued to showcase his talent until the 1984-85 season.
Smith's career spanned across different states and cities, allowing him to expe...rience the diversity and passion of basketball fans in Colorado, Utah, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, California, and Texas. His presence on the courts was always felt, whether he was donning the jersey of the Nuggets, Jazz, Nets, Cavaliers, Bucks, Clippers, or Spurs.
Throughout his time in the NBA, Smith demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to the game. Over the course of his career, he played a total of 306 games, accumulating 3995 minutes on the court. His offensive skills were evident through his 542 successful field goals out of 1251 attempts, resulting in an impressive shooting percentage of 43.32%.
Smith's ability to draw fouls and capitalize on free throw opportunities was another aspect of his game that set him apart. He made 380 out of 434 free throw attempts, showcasing his consistency and reliability from the charity stripe.
Rebounding was another area where Smith excelled, showing his tenacity and agility on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. He secured a total of 373 rebounds, with 282 coming from the defensive end and 91 from offensive plays.
As a well-rounded player, Smith also contributed significantly in playmaking, amassing 501 assists throughout his career. His court vision, passing accuracy, and understanding of the game made him a valuable asset to any team he played for.
Defensively, Smith's quick hands and anticipation led to 150 steals and 25 blocks, showcasing his versatility and ability to disrupt the opposing team's plays. His defensive presence was instrumental in turning defense into offense and creating scoring opportunities for his team.
In terms of scoring, Smith accumulated a total of 1482 points during his NBA career. His scoring ability, coupled with his all-around contributions on the court, made him a reliable and impactful player for his teams.
Although Smith's active playing days are behind him, his legacy and contributions to the game of basketball continue to inspire and resonate with fans and aspiring players alike. Whether he was draining shots from beyond the arc, dishing out assists, or grabbing key rebounds, Robert Smith left a lasting impression on the NBA and will always be remembered for his skill, passion, and dedication to the game. Explore the detailed statistics and charts on his profile page to delve deeper into the career of this exceptional NBA player.

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Games Played

Robert Smith Games–Played Career Chart

Points

Robert Smith Points Career Chart

Assists

Robert Smith Assists Career Chart

Rebounds

Robert Smith Rebounds Career Chart

Steals

Robert Smith Steals Career Chart

Minutes Played

Robert Smith Minutes–Played Career Chart

Turnovers

Robert Smith Turnovers Career Chart

Blocks

Robert Smith Blocks Career Chart

Robert Smith Career Stats Table


  SEASON TEAM AGE GP GS MIN FGM FGA FG % FG3M FG3A FG3 % FTM FTA FT % OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1 1977-78 DEN 23 45 nan 378 50 97 51.5% nan nan nan% 21 24 87.5% 6 30 36 39 18 3 20 52 121
2 1978-79 DEN 24 82 nan 1,479 184 436 42.2% nan nan nan% 159 180 88.3% 41 105 146 208 58 13 95 165 527
3 1979-80 UTH 25 6 nan 73 5 15 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 5 5 100.0% 3 0 3 7 4 0 1 3 15
4 1979-80 NJN 25 59 nan 736 113 254 44.5% 8 26 30.8% 75 87 86.2% 17 59 76 85 22 4 52 102 309
5 1979-80 TOT 25 65 nan 809 118 269 43.9% 8 26 30.8% 80 92 87.0% 20 59 79 92 26 4 53 105 324
6 1980-81 CLE 26 1 nan 20 2 5 40.0% 0 0 nan% 4 4 100.0% 1 2 3 3 0 0 3 6 8
7 1981-82 MIL 27 17 1 316 52 110 47.3% 2 10 20.0% 10 12 83.3% 1 13 14 44 10 1 14 35 116
8 1982-83 SDC 28 5 0 43 2 13 15.4% 0 1 0.0% 7 8 87.5% 1 2 3 6 4 0 3 7 11
9 1982-83 SAN 28 7 0 25 5 11 45.5% 0 1 0.0% 2 2 100.0% 0 3 3 2 1 0 3 6 12
10 1982-83 TOT 28 12 0 68 7 24 29.2% 0 2 0.0% 9 10 90.0% 1 5 6 8 5 0 6 13 23
11 1984-85 CLE 30 7 0 48 4 17 23.5% 0 4 0.0% 8 10 80.0% 0 4 4 7 2 0 3 6 16

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