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American basketball player
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Male
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Birth:
24 May 1944(Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA)
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Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, Pueblo County, USA
The details
Biography
John Smith Jr. (born May 24, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player. After a collegiate career at the University of Southern Colorado (now Colorado State University–Pueblo), the 7'0" center was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1968 NBA draft as the 101st overall pick. He was also selected in the 1968 American Basketball Association (ABA) draft by the Dallas Chaparrals. His professional career lasted for two seasons, including three teams in the ABA and one in the Continental Basketball Association.