Michael John Smith is an American retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed "The Animal", he played in seven seasons from 1994–2001 in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A 6'8" power forward from Providence College, Smith was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft. He would play for the Kings, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards, tallying 2,527 NBA career points and 3,193 NBA career rebounds. He also played with the Indiana Pacers during the 2003 preseason.
On November 10, 1995, as a member of the Kings, Smith was involved in a physical altercation with Indiana Pacers forward Dale Davis. All bench players from both teams left their benches, and were automatically fined $2,500 and suspended for one game for leaving the bench. Smith and Davis were both fined $20,000 and suspended for two games.During his time with the Washington Wizards, he was a teammate of an unrelated player named Mike Smith.
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Some of their strengths
Michael Smith has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Ambitious, Intuitive, Passionate, Adventurous, Curious, and Imaginative.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Michael Smith is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Michael Smith well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Michael Smith as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Communicative and Intelligent
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Michael Smith is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.
They are also someone who is intuitive, imaginative, and an agent of change, and who is always dreaming of life's great possibilities and partnering with people to try to achieve those possibilities.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Michael Smith tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Michael Smith's challenges
While Michael Smith has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Michael Smith can be Indecisive, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Difficult, Perfectionist, Emotional, and Standoffish.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Michael Smith's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Michael Smith must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Michael Smith is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Michael Smith also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.