Joe Smith is a retired American professional basketball player who had a remarkable 16-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA), primarily as a power forward. Born on July 26, 1975, in Norfolk, Virginia, Smith honed his skills and gained recognition while playing college basketball at the University of Maryland.
In 1995, Joe received the prestigious College Player of the Year title and was subsequently drafted as the first overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 1995 NBA draft. Smith showcased his talent and versatility by representing a total of 12 teams, making him the record holder for playing for the most franchises in the league's history.
The 42 years old, Joe Smith is one of the many NBA players who experienced financial problems after leaving the league. Joe earned more than $60 million in salary during his playing days. Yet as of March 2018, he has over six figures worth of debt, and his assets are largely gone.
Magic Johnson Driving on Joe Smith. SOURCE: Pinterest He spent the money on homes, cars, a costly divorce, and bad investments. As of 2018, Joe Smith has an estimated net worth of -$157,000, including all of his properties. He is reported to have earned $61 million in his playing career with an annual salary of about $1.3 million.
He is currently being helped by Baseball star Alex Rodriguez to overcome his condition. He had several houses in different places during his playing career which he sold after being in debt.
Joe Smith was born Joseph Leonard Smith on 26 July 1975, in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, the United States of America. He went to Maury High School and further attended the University of Maryland.
Joe Smith earned more than $60 Million from his basketball. SOURCE: Pinterest Talking about his nationality, he is an American and belongs to a black ethnical background. There is no information about his father, mother, brother, or siblings.
Talking about his professional life, Smith was selected in the 1995 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors as its 1st overall pick, before fellow power forwards Antonio McDyess, Rasheed Wallace, and Kevin Garnett.
Joe Smith played for the Warriors. SOURCE: Pinterest Joe played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1998. From the year 1999-2000, he showed his basketball skills for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also played for Detroit Pistons from 2000-2001. From the year 2003 to 2006, he played for Milwaukee Bucks and again joined the Philadelphia 76ers in the year 2006.
From 2007-2008, he played for Chicago Bulls. In the year 2008, he performed for Cleveland Cavaliers and then moved to Oklahoma City Thunder. He also drove his skills for Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets & Los Angeles Lakers. Smith moved on to the Nuggets, where he only played in 11 games before being traded, along with Andre Miller, back to the 76ers for Allen Iverson.
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Talking about his personal life, currently 42, Joe Smith was once a married man. He got married to his long-term loving girlfriend, Yolanda Smith. They later got divorced in 2011 after Smith was found cheating on his wife. The couple doesn't have any children.
Joe Smith and his current wife Kisha Chavis SOURCE: New Arena Smith later started dating Moniece Slaughter in mid-2011. The relationship did not last long as the couple broke up in March 2012. His ex-girlfriend Monica is a "Love & Hip Hollywood" star.
There were also reports that Monica took tons of money from him. According to Smith in his statement filed with the Manhattan Beach Police Department, he revealed that Monica had written 9 cheques from his checkbook to Timothy Clayton Carr totaling $109,000.
Joe Smith is currently married to Kisha Chavis who supported her during his hard times. The couple is together since 2018. The couple has already married in the how but is planning their wedding on the beach of St. Croix.
This talented personality earned a name and fame in the basketball world. He is 6 feet and 10 inches and his body weight is 102 kg.
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