Tommy Lee Smith, Jr. (born December 4, 1980) is an American professional

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player. He played his

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. A 6'10" and 215 lb

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, Smith attended North High School and was selected in the 2nd round of the

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by the

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. A highlight of the 2002–03 season was a 16-rebound, 6-block performance in an 89-57 win over

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on January 9, 2003.Washington Huskies vs. Arizona State Devils – ESPN
/ref> On December 28, 2011, he was acquired by the Dakota Wizards.Tommy Smith Player Profile – RealGm
/ref> On January 17, 2013, he was acquired by the

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. Smith competes for the Ants Alumni in

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. He was a center on the 2015 team who made it to the semifinals, falling 87-76 to

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at Eurobasket.com 1980 births Living people ABA League players American expatriate basketball people in China American expatriate basketball people in Croatia American expatriate basketball people in the Dominican Republic American expatriate basketball people in Germany American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines American expatriate basketball people in Syria American men's basketball players Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball players Artland Dragons players Basketball players from Phoenix, Arizona Chicago Bulls draft picks Dakota Wizards players Fort Wayne Mad Ants players KK Split players Liaoning Flying Leopards players Power forwards (basketball) San Miguel Beermen players Philippine Basketball Association imports {{1980s-US-basketball-bio-stub