Nick Smith, Jr. G #8
Height: 6-2 (188cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
Born: Apr 18, 2004 (22 years old)
Hometown: Jacksonville, Arkansas
Nationality: United States
Current Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Los Angeles Lakers)
Free Agent: TO-2026; UFA-2027
Agent: Lucas Newton
NBA Draft: 2023 Round 1, Pick 27, Charlotte Hornets
Pre-Draft Team: Arkansas (Fr)
High School: North Little Rock High School (North Little Rock, Arkansas)
Nick Smith, Jr. Best Games
NBA Regular Season Highs
| Season | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 32:34 | 24 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024-2025 | 38:54 | 28 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 2025-2026 | 28:12 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| CAREER | 38:54 | 28 | 10 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
NBA Playoffs Highs
| Season | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 07:25 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| CAREER | 07:25 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
Best Games
| Date | Team | Opponent | W/L | Status | Pos | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Hornets | Raptors | L | Starter | SG | 37:26 | 28 | 8 | 13 | .615 | 6 | 9 | .667 | 6 | 6 | 1.000 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 7/11/2023 | Hornets | Trail Blazers | L | Starter | PG | 28:17 | 33 | 13 | 20 | .650 | 4 | 5 | .800 | 3 | 4 | .750 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 4/14/2024 | Hornets | Cavaliers | W | Bench | PG | 32:34 | 24 | 9 | 20 | .450 | 6 | 11 | .545 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11/3/2025 | Lakers | Trail Blazers | W | Bench | SG | 26:52 | 25 | 10 | 15 | .667 | 5 | 6 | .833 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 7/13/2024 | Hornets | Knicks | W | Starter | SG | 28:13 | 24 | 9 | 17 | .529 | 4 | 9 | .444 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3/14/2025 | Hornets | Spurs | W | Bench | SG | 27:23 | 26 | 9 | 12 | .750 | 6 | 7 | .857 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2/3/2025 | Hornets | Wizards | L | Starter | SG | 38:54 | 24 | 9 | 16 | .563 | 4 | 7 | .571 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2/7/2025 | Hornets | Spurs | W | Starter | SG | 33:59 | 19 | 8 | 13 | .615 | 2 | 5 | .400 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1/24/2025 | Hornets | Trail Blazers | L | Starter | SG | 34:17 | 17 | 6 | 18 | .333 | 2 | 10 | .200 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 7/17/2024 | Hornets | Celtics | L | Starter | SG | 33:07 | 12 | 4 | 16 | .250 | 4 | 10 | .400 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |