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My Take
Dennis Smith Jr.'s career carries a bittersweet weight for me. The explosive NC State guard who took ACC Rookie of the Year and went ninth overall in 2017 once looked destined for stardom; his athleticism was the stuff of highlight reels. Watching that trajectory bend toward the G League is a sober reminder of how brutally thin the NBA margin is. But I have always rooted hardest for the players clawing their way back. A man who has tasted the top chasing it again is, to me, more compelling than easy success. His story isn't finished.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Smith Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・スミス・ジュニア
- Reading
- でにす・すみす・じゅにあ
- Born
- November 25, 1997 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- North Carolina State University
Awards & achievements
- Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Smith Jr. born?
Born November 25, 1997 (age 28).
Where is Dennis Smith Jr. from?
Dennis Smith Jr. is from Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States.
What does Dennis Smith Jr. do?
Dennis Smith Jr. works as basketball player.
How tall is Dennis Smith Jr.?
Dennis Smith Jr. is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.