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Kenny Smith Retired

Guard · Houston Rockets · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1987
2× NBA ChampionRetired greatHouston Rockets
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In short

Kenny Smith is a retired guard best known with the Houston Rockets. The Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter. Career averages: 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Kenny’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 33% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 33% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim33%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Kenny Smith is a retired NBA guard. The Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter.

He averaged 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists and won 2 titles over his career.

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Career avg
12.8 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.2 rpg
career
Assists
5.5 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Houston Rockets
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Kenny Smith is a retired guard, most associated with the Houston Rockets.

The Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter.

He retired with career averages of 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

The Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Houston Rockets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring69
Playmaking61
Rebounding43
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism68
Clutch56
RetiredHouston Rockets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

The Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
12.8
per game
Career RPG
2.2
per game
Career APG
5.5
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerThe Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Houston Rockets name.

Kenny Smith's career is complete: The Jet; a two-time champion sharpshooter.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 2× champion with the Houston Rockets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Kenny Smith's career averages?

Kenny Smith averaged 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Is Kenny Smith in the Hall of Fame?

Kenny Smith is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.