Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/2004 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Jacksonville, AR |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicholas Smith Jr. |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 185 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | North Little Rock High School, Arkansas |
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| College | Arkansas |
Career
| High School | Attended Sylvan Hills High School, transferred to North Little Rock High School; #1 recruit class of 2022; McDonald's All-American; Arkansas Player of the Year |
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| College | Arkansas |
| NBA Draft | 2023, 1st Round, 27th pick by Charlotte Hornets |
| Professional | Signed with Charlotte Hornets (2023); played 2024-25 season (9.9 PPG); waived September 25, 2025; now with Los Angeles Lakers on two-way contract with South Bay Lakers |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Boys Underclassman of the Year (sophomore year) | |
| 2. Led North Little Rock High to Arkansas Class 6A state championship | |
| 3. Jordan Brand Classic co-MVP, scoring 27 points (5-of-7 3PT) with four assists and three rebounds | |
| 4. Two-time (2021 and 2022) MaxPreps Arkansas High School Basketball Player of the Year | |
| 5. Consensus 1st Team All-American: Jersey Mike’s Naismith, MaxPreps, Sports Illustrated | |
| 6. One of 5 finalists for Jersey Mike’s Naismith HS Boys Player of the Year | |
| 7. Led Brad Beal Elite AAU team to Peach Jam finals, averaging 18.6 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game; scored 31 points in championship game |