Garfield Smith (born November 18, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and American Basketball Association (ABA). He was drafted with the tenth pick in the third round of the 1968 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. In two seasons in the NBA, Smith averaged 2.7 points per game and 2.1 rebounds per game. Smith also played one season in the ABA for the San Diego Conquistadors where he averaged 3.7 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1945 Campbellsville, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Campbellsville (Campbellsville, Kentucky) |
| College | Eastern Kentucky (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 3rd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 33, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1972 | Boston Celtics |
| 1972–1973 | San Diego Conquistadors |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
