 Smith (left) and Wilt Chamberlain battle for a rebound, circa 1971 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1949 Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ballard-Hudson (Macon, Georgia) |
| College | Kentucky State (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: 1st round, 3rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Buffalo Braves | |
| Playing career | 1971–1979 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 3 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1973 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1973–1975 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1975–1977 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1977–1979 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,541 (13.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,962 (10.6 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,183 (2.9 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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.