Smith is back at Trotamundos

Trotamundos de Carabobo (SLB) signed experienced 37-year old naturalized American small forward Donta Smith (201cm-100kg-83, college: SE Illinois JC) for upcoming SLB 2021 Cup. It is actually his comeback to La Asuncion as he has played here before. Smith played last summer at Cangrejeros de Santurce in Puerto Rican BSN league. He managed to play in four leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In 14 BSN games he had 9.5ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.7apg, 1.0spg and 1.0bpg. Smith also played for Trotamundos in Venezuelan SLB where in 27 games he recorded 13.4ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.1apg and 1.9spg. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. 2021-21 was a great year as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan SLB 2nd Team and League Player of the Week (2 times).
In 2004 he was drafted by Atlanta Hawks (NBA) in second round (34th overall). The former Southeastern Illinois College (JUCO) star is in his 19th (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Smith is quite experienced player. He has played in ten different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Smith has played previously professionally in Australia, Bulgaria, China, Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa), Mexico (Fuerza Regia), France (Pau Lacq Orthez and Metropolitans), Italy (Brindisi), Puerto Rico (Vaqueros, Carolina, Cariduros, Indios and Piratas), Venezuela (Marinos, Espartanos and Bucaneros) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Rondo).



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