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22. Steve Smith

22. Steve Smith
An All Star in 1998, Steve Smith was highly regarded for his excellent shooting skill, especially from behind the arc.  Smith would post two consecutive seasons with Atlanta where he averaged 20.1 Points per Game.  For a large part of his Atlanta tenure, Smith was regarded as the primary option for the team, and while he could not lead Atlanta deep into the playoffs, he always brought them there. 

He would however win a Championship later in his career with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Acquired: Traded from the Miami Heat with Grant Long and a 1996 2nd Round Pick (which would be Joe Vogel) for Kevin Willis and a 1996 1st Round Pick (which would be Walter McCarty) 11/7/94.
  • Departed: Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jim Jackson and Isaiah Rider 8/2/99.
  • Games Played: 339
  • Per Game Averages: 36.7 MP
    .486 eFG%
    .844 FT%
    18.6 PTS
    3.8 RB
    4.8 AST
    0.9 STL
    0.3 BLK

    36 Playoff Games
    40.7 MP
    .478 eFG%
    .828 FT%
    19.9 PTS
    3.6 RB
    2.6 AST
    1.1 STL
    0.6 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 17.3 PER
    .552 TS%
    11.9 VORP
    39.1 WS

    36 Playoff Games
    16.8 PER
    .541 TS%
    1.7 VORP
    3.5 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1998)
    J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1998)
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