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- Full name: Joshua Smith
- Born: December 5, 1985
- Birthplace: College Park, Georgia
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 240 lbs
- Postion: Forward / guard
- High school: Oak Hill Academy
- 2004: Debuted in NBA
- 2005: Slam Dunk Champion
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Forward Josh Smith plays professional basketball for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association.
During a April 29, 2009, playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks, Smith had the ball on a break-away with a little more than four minutes left in the game. He ran down the court, putting the ball under one of his legs in an attempt to do a fancy slam dunk. Smith, the 2005 slam dunk champion, however missed the dunk.YouTube Video: Josh Smith Dunk
Early Life
Joshua Smith was born in College Park in Georgia on December 5, 1986. He attended high school at Oak Hill Academy in Virginian. In 2004, Smith was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 17th pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Josh SmithPro Career
Smith made his NBA debut in the 2004-2005 season and appeared in 74 games for the Hawks. That year, Smith started 59 games for the team. In his rookie season, he averaged 9.7 points per game, with 6.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. In 2005, Smith was the Slam dunk champion during All-Star weekend. In the 2007-2008 season, Smith averaged a career-best 17.2 points per game with 8.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Smith also averaged 35.5 minutes per game in 81 games.NBA.com: Josh Smith-
Josh Smith Questions
A Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? 8 AnswersHow can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) Maybe Im... read more
Who is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? 3 AnswersI love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and nu... read more
Did Will Smith Died? Nov 22, 2009? 4 AnswersIt looks like it's just a rumor. Everything I've read said it's a rumor and a 'false report' http://www.inquisitr.com/48900/will-smith-dead-in-car-accident/ CN... read more
OPEN THREAD: NYC DJ Josh Link killed in bridge accident 2 Answersfirst and foremost my condolences to the family and friends of the bereave. i do not know him personally or even heard or saw any of his work. but it is very sa... read more -
Josh Smith Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Atlanta Hawks
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-9
- Weight: 225
- Years Pro: 3




