1. Javonte Dedrick Smart was born on June 3,1999 and is an American professional basketball player for the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League.
19 Facts About Javonte Smart
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Javonte Smart participated in the Under Armour Elite 24 Showcase in August 2016.
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Javonte Smart was named Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year for the second consecutive season and led Scotlandville to a state title in 2017.
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Javonte Smart led the team to a state title and was again named Player of the Year.
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Javonte Smart was considered a five-star recruit and was ranked 21st in his class according to 247Sports.
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Javonte Smart committed to LSU over offers from Kentucky and UCLA.
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Javonte Smart returned for the SEC and NCAA tournaments after officials found no wrongdoing on Smart's part.
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Javonte Smart declared for the 2021 NBA draft and hired an agent.
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Javonte Smart was waived prior to the start of the season and joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce as an affiliate player.
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On November 30,2021, Javonte Smart signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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On February 15,2022, Javonte Smart signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat.
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On November 4,2022, Javonte Smart was named to the opening night roster for the Birmingham Squadron.
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In July 2023, Javonte Smart joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2023 NBA Summer League and on August 13, he signed with them.
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On January 14,2024, Javonte Smart signed with Serbian powerhouse Crvena zvezda Meridianbet.
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On September 20,2024, Javonte Smart signed with the Orlando Magic, but was waived on October 12.
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Javonte Smart has represented the United States in FIBA play on two occasions.
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Javonte Smart then won a gold medal at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Zaragoza, Spain.
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Javonte Smart is the son of Melinda Javonte Smart and Jerry Matthews.
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Javonte Smart has an older sister, Desiree, and a younger brother, Davyion.