Zhaire Jahi-ihme Smith was born on June 4,1999 and is an American professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.
14 Facts About Zhaire Smith
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Zhaire Smith played college basketball for Texas Tech before being drafted 16th overall by the Phoenix Suns and traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Zhaire Smith averaged 20.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as a senior.
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Zhaire Smith was an honorable mention Big-12 selection and was named to the conference's All-Defensive team.
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Alongside Keenan Evans, Zhaire Smith led Texas Tech to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to eventual champion Villanova.
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On June 21,2018, Zhaire Smith was selected with the sixteenth overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft, but was immediately traded, along with the Miami Heat's 2021 first-round pick, to the Philadelphia 76ers for Mikal Bridges.
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Zhaire Smith averaged 7.2 points with 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 11 G-League games with the Blue Coats, starting five.
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Zhaire Smith played in two games during the 2019 NBA Playoffs with the 76ers, albeit with limited production in either game.
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On November 23,2020, Zhaire Smith was traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tony Bradley.
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On December 15,2020, Zhaire Smith signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was waived the next day.
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Zhaire Smith was included in the roster of the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League in 2021 but did not play a game for the team.
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In July 2023, Zhaire Smith joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2023 NBA Summer League and on September 15,2023, Zhaire Smith signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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On February 11,2024, Zhaire Smith signed a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers, but didn't play for them.
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On September 24,2024, Zhaire Smith signed with the Cavaliers, but was waived on October 19.