16 Facts About Elmore Smith

Elmore Smith was born on May 9,1949 and is an American former professional basketball player born in Macon, Georgia.

Elmore Smith was a member of the Buffalo Braves, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Elmore Smith originally enrolled at Wiley College, but he was told his playing time would be limited.

Elmore Smith is listed among the top rebounders in college basketball.

Elmore Smith was a member of the 1970 and 1971 NAIA Championship teams, coached by Lucias Mitchell, playing alongside teammate Travis Grant.

Elmore Smith holds the NAIA record for most rebounds in a season, and tops the NCAA All-Division list.

Elmore Smith was drafted by the Buffalo Braves in the 1st round of the 1971 NBA Draft on March 29,1971.

Elmore Smith's rebounding average for that season is the eighth-highest ever recorded by an NBA rookie.

On June 16,1975, Elmore Smith was part of a historic trade.

Elmore Smith was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers with Junior Bridgeman, Dave Meyers and Brian Winters to the Milwaukee Bucks for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley.

Elmore Smith led the league in total blocked shots twice, and holds the NBA record for most blocked shots in a game since 1973, with 17.

Elmore Smith achieved this mark against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 28,1973, while playing for the Lakers.

Elmore Smith was a skilled rebounder, and he averaged a double-double over the course of his career.

Elmore Smith started a barbecue sauce business in 2006 after years of making sauces for family and friends.

Elmore Smith's sauces are served at Elmore Smith's Smokehouse Restaurant located in Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse or online.

Elmore Smith has remained in the Cleveland area and is frequently seen at Cavalier games.