LaBradford Smith
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LaBradford Corvey Smith (born April 3, 1969, in Bay City, Texas
Bay City, Texas
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) is a retired American
United States
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 professional basketball
Basketball
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 player who was selected by the Washington Bullets
Washington Wizards
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 in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft
1991 NBA Draft
The 1991 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 1991 in New York City, New York. Dikembe Mutombo is regarded as the best overall pick in this draft, becoming one of the greatest defensive centers in the history of the league. He was a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner and an eight...

. Smith played in 3 NBA seasons for the Bullets and Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
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, averaging 6.7 ppg in his career. His best year as a pro came during the 1992-93 season
1992-93 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns*Rookie of the Year: Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...

 as a member of the Bullets, when he appeared in 69 games and averaged 9.3 ppg. He played collegiately at the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
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