John Smith Jr. (born May 24, 1944) is an American former professional

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basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2014. After a collegiate career at the University of Southern Colorado (now

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), the 7'0"

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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

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.1968 ABA Draft
The Draft Review. Retrieved on August 27, 2014. His professional career lasted for two seasons, including three teams in the ABA and one in the Continental Basketball Association.

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