Zhaire Smith: stats, last game & news

Q: How many points does Zhaire Smith average?

Zhaire Smith averaged 18.6 points per game in the G League in the 2025-2026 season.

Q: What team does Zhaire Smith play for?

Zhaire Smith currently plays for Oklahoma City Blue and Texas Legends.

Q: How many rebounds and assists does Zhaire Smith average?

Zhaire Smith averaged 4.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in the G League in the 2025-2026 season.

Q: What position does Zhaire Smith play?

Zhaire Smith plays as Shooting Guard and Small Forward.

Q: How tall is Zhaire Smith?

Zhaire Smith is 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) tall.

Position:

Shooting Guard / Small Forward

Height:

190 cm

Age:

27 years (06/04/1999)

Nationality:

United States

Team:

Oklahoma City Blue

Texas Legends

Stats Games Career

Zhaire Smith (1.90 m, born on 06/04/1999) is a male basketball player from United States, playing for Oklahoma City Blue in G League during the 2025-2026 season. In G League, Zhaire Smith has stats of 18.6 points on 57.0% shooting (including 44.4% from three, on 2.6 attempts per game), 4.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists (with 2.3 turnovers), 1.5 steals in 35 minutes per game, over 48 games played.

Ranking 2025-2026
G League

PointsPTS

18.6

#102

ReboundsREB

4.8

#219

AssistsAST

3.7

#132

Statistics 2025-2026

Season statistics by competition: points, rebounds, assists averages and advanced stats
League	Team	games played	Playing time	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	Field goals	2-point field goals	3-point field goals	Free throws	Offensive rebounds	Defensive rebounds	Turnovers	Blocks against	Personal fouls	Fouls drawn	+/-	Évaluation	Performance Index Rating	Player Impact Estimate	Usage %	Possessions	True Shooting %	Effective FG %	3-Point Attempt Rate	Free Throw Rate	Offensive Rebound %	Defensive Rebound %	Total Rebound %	Assist %	Turnover %	Assist-Turnover Ratio	Steal %	Block %
G League	Texas Legends	16	30:44	13.6	4.1	2.3	1.3	0.6	4.9/9 54.2%	3.9/6.6 58.5%	1/2.4 42.1%	1.6/2.3 72.2%	1.9	2.2	1.9	0.2	2	-	1.2	15.1	12.9	5.7	16.1%	11.9	67.9%	59.7%	26.4%	25.0%	6.3%	7.1%	6.7%	9.2%	2.8%	3.2	1.9%	1.7%
G League	Oklahoma City Blue	32	36:28	21.1	5.2	4.4	1.7	0.8	8.2/14.1 57.9%	6.9/11.3 60.9%	1.3/2.8 45.5%	2.2/3.3 68.3%	2.3	2.9	2.5	0.2	2.5	-	-5.7	23.7	21.0	9.5	21.7%	18.0	67.8%	62.3%	19.5%	23.1%	6.8%	8.3%	7.6%	17.3%	3.3%	10.7	2.3%	2.2%

Last Games

Zhaire Smith

Last games of Zhaire Smith: date, minutes played and statistics
Date	Playing time	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	Game	League
03/28	34:48	31	4	5	2	-	D 132-117 @ Iowa Wolves	G League
03/25	25:55	19	5	2	3	1	D 105-120 vs Rio Grande Valley Vipers	G League
03/22	33:47	17	6	5	-	1	V 115-125 @ Memphis Hustle	G League
03/22	31:58	21	6	3	-	2	D 115-108 @ Memphis Hustle	G League
03/17	36:20	20	6	5	-	2	V 127-130 @ Grand Rapids Gold	G League
03/15	31:57	15	4	4	1	1	D 131-125 @ Grand Rapids Gold	G League
03/13	25:59	21	3	1	1	-	V 129-135 @ Delaware Blue Coats	G League

Player Profile

When Zhaire Smith drives toward the basket, time seems to stand still. Named the best dunker in the Dallas area in high school, this 6'5" small forward turns every trip to the rim into a spectacle — an athletic gift running through his veins ever since his father Billy played at Kansas State.

Basketball seemed destined for him. After earning MVP honors in his high school conference at Lakeview Centennial, Smith joined Texas Tech in 2017 and immediately propelled the Red Raiders to a historic Elite Eight run in March Madness. His single college season was enough to convince scouts: Phoenix selected him 16th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, only to trade him that same night to Philadelphia.

But fate sometimes has unexpected trials in store. A serious foot injury, followed by a life-threatening allergic reaction, turned his rookie season into an ordeal. These medical complications derailed what had seemed like a clear path forward, forcing the young forward to patiently rebuild his career.

Far from giving up, Smith accumulated experiences: the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats, stints overseas, and even the Puerto Rican league. Each step refined his natural defensive game and the athletic explosiveness that remains his trademark. At 24, Zhaire Smith embodies the perseverance of a talent that refuses to give in, determined to prove that obstacles do not define a career — they forge it.

Honors & Championships

Zhaire Smith made his mark on American college basketball by leading Texas Tech to the 2018 NCAA Elite Eight, a performance that opened the doors to the NBA for him.

Led Lakeview Centennial High School with 20.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game as a senior
Averaged 11.3 points and 5 rebounds per game in his freshman year at Texas Tech
Key contributor in Texas Tech's historic run to the 2018 NCAA Elite Eight
Selected 16th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft
College-best 21 points in a win against Iowa State
Near triple-double in the NCAA Tournament during the win against Florida
NBA averages of 6.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in six games with the Philadelphia 76ers (2019)
Continued career in the NBA G League with the Cleveland Charge and internationally with the Piratas de Quebradillas

Awards & Individual Honors

Zhaire Smith made a lasting impression with his exceptional defensive performances and athletic explosiveness from the very start of his college career.