Michael Smith (basketball, born 1972)

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Michael John Smith (born March 28, 1972 in Washington, D.C.) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "The Animal," he played in seven seasons from 19942001 in the NBA.

A 6'8" power forward from Providence College, Smith was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft. He would play for the Kings, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards, tallying 2,527 career points and 3,193 career rebounds.

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