The Lakers bought the 46th pick from the Wizards and they were tempted to pick Russ Smith over Jordan Clarkson.
Russ Smith G #4
Height: 6-0 (183cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75kg)
Born: Apr 19, 1991 (35 years old)
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Andy Bountogianis
NBA Draft: 2014 Round 2, Pick 17, Philadelphia Sixers
Pre-Draft Team: Louisville (Sr)
High School: South Kent School (South Kent, Connecticut)
Russ Smith News
Lakers Nearly Picked Russ Smith Over Jordan Clarkson In 2014
Russ Smith Named D-League Player Of The Week
Russ Smith averaged 28.7 points on 48 percent shooting (28-for-58) to go with a league-leading 8.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals.
Grizzlies Waive Russ Smith, Set To Sign Ryan Hollins
Ryan Hollins gives the Grizzlies a backup for Marc Gasol at center.
Jeff Green To Grizzlies Trade Finalized
A three-team trade involving the Celtics, Grizzlies and Pelicans involving Jeff Green has finally been fully agreed upon.
Details Of Celtics, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Clippers Deal Involving Jeff Green
The long awaited Jeff Green trade is close to being finalized with Austin Rivers likely being routed to the Clippers.
Pelicans Assign Russ Smith To D-League
The Pelicans have assigned Russ Smith to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.
McDermott, Parker Headline AP All-American Team
Shabazz Napier, Sean Kilpatrick and Russ Smith joined Doug McDermott and Jabari Parker on the All-American team.
Louisville Beats UConn To Win American Athletic Conference Tourney
Russ Smith was named Tournament MVP.
Smart, McDermott, Smith, McGary, Wiggins On Preseason AP All-American Team
Andrew Wiggins is the second freshman to earn preseason honors.
Russ Smith Staying At Louisville For Senior Season
Russ Smith was considered a likely second round pick had he declared.
Pitino: Russ Smith '50-50' On Draft
Russ Smith is gathering information from NBA teams to determine his draft status.
Russ Smith's Dad Says Guard Will Enter Draft
Moments after Monday's national championship game, Russ Smith Sr. said that his son, Louisville guard Russ Smith Jr., will leave school early to enter the NBA Draft.
30 Candidates For NCAA Naismith Award Announced
The thirty candidates for Naismith Men's College Player of the Year were announced on Tuesday.
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