He went on to average 12.0 points and 6.1 assists in 27.1 minutes per game for the 76ers in 2014–15, all career-highs.

Jim Caldwell not worried about T.J. Lang's missed practices, Pistons to sit PG Jackson for rest of season. [16], On July 19, 2014, Smith signed with the Houston Rockets. [44] He aggravated the injury in his third game back.[45]. He played college basketball for Wake Forest before going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft. On July 9, 2019, Smith signed with the Washington Wizards, and played his first game with the team on October 23, 2019, scoring 7 points. Pistons' comeback keeps playoff hopes alive, Pistons' Drummond exits after getting hit in face, Five trades later, Ish Smith finally has stability in the NBA (for now). Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Sports Media Ltd. All rights reserved. [23] On March 2, 2015, he recorded career-highs of 19 points and 9 assists in a loss to the Toronto Raptors. [7] On December 28, he started for the Warriors in a win against the New York Knicks in place of the injured Stephen Curry, scoring 11 points, with 6 rebounds and 4 assists. [14] On February 21, 2014, he scored a then career-high 15 points in a 106–85 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

He also stands as the only player in school history with 1,000 points (1,114) and 600 assists (612) in his career.

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In 38 minutes of action off the bench, he recorded 17 points and 9 assists in a loss to the defending champion Golden State Warriors. [6], On December 16, 2011, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Golden State Warriors.

[35], On December 24, 2015, Smith was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for two future second-round draft picks.

[8] Smith was later waived by the Warriors on January 13, 2012. [11], On February 21, 2013, Smith was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks along with J. J. Redick and Gustavo Ayón in exchange for Beno Udrih, Doron Lamb and Tobias Harris. [47], For the baseball player born in 1936 sometimes called Ish Smith, see, "Rockets assign Ishmael Smith to D-League", "Rockets re-assign Ishmael Smith to D-League", "Rockets trade Shane Battier to Grizzlies; Hasheem Thabeet to Rockets", "Warriors Awarded Guard Ish Smith Off Waivers", "Monta Ellis, Warriors cruise by Knicks minus Stephen Curry", "Bucks Acquire J.J. Redick, Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith from Magic", "Suns Trade for Kravtsov, Smith From Bucks", "Quick Hits on Phoenix Suns signing Leandro Barbosa's impact on Christmas, Smith and Goodwin", Spurs' nine-game road trip ends with loss to Ish Smith, Suns, "Rockets Add Depth to Roster with Signings", "Rockets Waive Adrien, Clark, Covington, Richmond and Smith", "Raptors top 76ers 114-103, snap 5-game losing streak", "Analyzing The Sixers' Offensive Improvement Since The Trade Deadline", "Sixers' Noel has gotten a big assist from Smith's presence", "Ish Smith Claimed Off Waivers By Pelicans", "NBA MVP Curry scores 40 points, Warriors win opener", "Korver helps Hawks win 6th straight, 121-115 over Pelicans", "Davis leaves with injured hip as Pelicans get first win", "Davis' big game in return lifts Pelicans over Spurs, 104-90", "Lowly 76ers beat Suns 111-104 for 2nd win of season", "Lowry, DeRozan lead Raptors to 108-95 win over 76ers", "Anthony ties it in regulation, Knicks beat 76ers in 2 OTs", "Detroit Pistons Sign Free Agents Ish Smith and Jon Leuer", "Pistons rally from 18 down, beat Hornets 114-108 in OT", "Pistons win again with Griffin, 111-107 over Heat", "Griffin, Smith lead Pistons over Bulls 118-116", "Gobert grabs 25 rebounds as Jazz beat Pistons 100-94", "Hield beats buzzer, lifts Kings to 103-101 win over Pistons", "Phoenix Suns point guard Smith stands strong in faith", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ish_Smith&oldid=975626899, Sportspeople from Charlotte, North Carolina, Undrafted National Basketball Association players, Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball players, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 August 2020, at 15:41. Ish Smith on fire, knocks down a 3. High school career. [17] However, he was waived by the Rockets on October 27 after appearing in seven preseason games. Ish Smith cannot be stopped in the fourth quarter as he is up to 32 points for the game after a triple. Smith also received the team’s Murray Greason Award and Team Assists Leader award after finishing third in the ACC and seventh nationally in assists per game in 2009–10.[2]. [1] Smith is a devout Christian with a degree in religion. The son of Gwen and Larry Smith, he has three siblings: two sisters and one brother.

[12], On August 29, 2013, Smith and Viacheslav Kravtsov were traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Caron Butler. [36] In his first game back for the 76ers two days later, he scored 14 points and helped the team record just their second win of the season with a 111–104 victory over the Phoenix Suns. He was named Second-Team All-ACC and earned Second-Team All-District honors from the NABC. [22], On February 22, 2015, Smith signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. On February 24, 2011, Smith was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies along with teammate Shane Battier in exchange for Hasheem Thabeet, DeMarre Carroll and a future first round draft pick. [3] He was recalled by the Rockets on January 24, reassigned on February 1,[4] and recalled again on February 7. He averaged 24.8 points and 9.8 assists per game as a senior and led Central Cabarrus to a 25–3 record and a MECA–6 Conference regular season and tournament title, which earned him the Meca–6 Conference Player of the Year in 2006, all-conference honors and being named Piedmont Player of the Year by the Charlotte Observer's (he also earned the last two accolades as a junior). Smith attended Central Cabarrus High School playing under Scott Brewer. Tags: NBA Highlight , NBA , Washington Wizards , Thomas Bryant , Isaac Bonga , Ish Smith Bryant draws and-1 off immaculate ball movement by Wiz He reads the Bible often and prays during the national anthem before games. [21] He was subsequently waived by the Pelicans later that day.

[5] Smith made 15 appearances for the Grizzlies in the 2010–11 season after the trade, all off of the bench.

[39], On July 8, 2016, Smith signed with the Detroit Pistons,[40] marking the tenth team he has played for in 7 seasons. [18], On November 7, 2014, Smith signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder to help the team deal with numerous injuries. [10] On August 15, 2012, he re-signed with the Magic. [46] This marks the 11th team Smith has played for in the last eight seasons. [42] On October 20, 2018, he scored all 15 of his points in the second half, including the game-winning basket, in a 118–116 win over the Chicago Bulls. After going undrafted on the 2010 NBA draft, Smith signed with the Houston Rockets on August 23, 2010. "[26] On March 11 and April 1, he scored a career-high 23 points.