Smith Jr., a native of Fayetteville, N.C. is a five-year NBA vet.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr., the team announced on Friday.
Smith Jr., a native of Fayetteville, N.C. is a five-year NBA vet, playing in 216 games and averaging 10.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He was the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft following a standout season at North Carolina State University.
Smith Jr. was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and earned a spot on the All-ACC Second Team.