Bill Smith (basketball, born 1939)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 26, 1939 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | New York Military Academy (Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York) |
| College | Saint Peter's (1958–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 5th round, 42nd overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Guard / Forward |
| Number | 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1962 | New York Knicks |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
William "Bill" Smith (born April 26, 1939) is a former NBA basketball player. Smith was drafted with the first pick in the fifth round of the 1961 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. He played in nine games for the Knicks in the 1961-62 NBA season and averaged 2.6 points per game, 0.7 assists per game and 1.8 rebounds per game.[1]