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My Take
Rik Smits earns my affection on the nickname alone, the Dunking Dutchman. A 7-foot-4 giant from the Netherlands who spent his entire career with the Indiana Pacers, he had a surprisingly soft touch for a man that size. An All-Star in 1998 and a Finals participant in 2000, he was the quiet, dependable kind of star rather than a highlight machine. What I love most is the loyalty, a whole career with one franchise in an era of constant movement. I have a soft spot for towering big men who let their consistency do the talking. A true Pacers institution.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rik Smits
- Name (Japanese)
- リック・スミッツ
- Reading
- りっく・すみっつ
- Born
- August 23, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 224 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Marist University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rik Smits born?
Born August 23, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Rik Smits from?
Rik Smits is from Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands.
What does Rik Smits do?
Rik Smits works as basketball player.
How tall is Rik Smits?
Rik Smits is 224 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.