Professional Career
Smith was chosen in the first round (21st overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
In 2012, Smith played in the NBA Summer League for the Trail Blazers. On July 17, 2012, in a game against Houston Rockets, Smith was injured. He had to be carried away with a stretcher and the game was terminated with 42.9 seconds left to play.
On January 6, 2013, Smith was assigned to the Idaho Stampede. He was recalled on January 9, 2013. He received an honorable mention at the 2013 NBA D-League Showcase.
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