Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Jacksonville, AR |
Latest News about Nick Smith Jr.
The Lakers converted Nick Smith Jr.'s two-way contract into a two-year standard NBA deal, making him eligible for the team's playoff lineup. The new contract includes a team option for the 2026-27 season, though his salary for that upcoming year remains non-guaranteed.
The Los Angeles Lakers formally declined their 2026-27 team option on Nick Smith Jr., who was 22 years old at the time. This decision means Smith Jr. will become an unrestricted free agent for the upcoming offseason rather than remaining on the Lakers' roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract just one day before the start of training camp, using their final available two-way slot. Smith had been waived by the Charlotte Hornets the previous week, making him available for the Lakers to add depth to their backcourt.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicholas Smith Jr. |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 185 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | North Little Rock High School, Arkansas |
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| College | Arkansas |
Career
| High School | Attended Sylvan Hills High School, transferred to North Little Rock High School; #1 recruit class of 2022; McDonald's All-American; Arkansas Player of the Year |
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| College | Arkansas |
| NBA Draft | 2023, 1st Round, 27th pick by Charlotte Hornets |
| Professional | Signed with Charlotte Hornets (2023); played 2024-25 season (9.9 PPG); waived September 25, 2025; signed two-way contract with Los Angeles Lakers (September 29, 2025); converted to two-year standard NBA deal (April 2026); declined 2026-27 team option by Lakers (April 2026); became unrestricted free agent |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lif3nick/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Boys Underclassman of the Year (sophomore year) | |
| 2. Led North Little Rock High to Arkansas Class 6A state championship | |
| 3. Jordan Brand Classic co-MVP, scoring 27 points (5-of-7 3PT) with four assists and three rebounds | |
| 4. Two-time (2021 and 2022) MaxPreps Arkansas High School Basketball Player of the Year | |
| 5. Consensus 1st Team All-American: Jersey Mike’s Naismith, MaxPreps, Sports Illustrated | |
| 6. One of 5 finalists for Jersey Mike’s Naismith HS Boys Player of the Year | |
| 7. Led Brad Beal Elite AAU team to Peach Jam finals, averaging 18.6 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game; scored 31 points in championship game |