SpursFanInAustin
02-25-2005, 01:15 AM
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/nbanews.asp?articleID=124267
Heat re-acquire Steve Smith from Bobcats
=== Heat re-acquire Steve Smith from Bobcats ===
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat brought an old face back to the organization on Thursday, re-acquiring guard Steve Smith from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for forward Malik Allen.
Smith spent his first three-plus seasons in the league with Miami, which drafted him with the fifth pick in 1991. He has gone on to play for five other teams, most recently joining the Bobcats in the offseason.
With Charlotte this season, he averaged 7.9 points in 37 games. For his career, Smith has averaged 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 13 seasons.
"We are very excited to welcome back Steve to the Heat organization," said team president Pat Riley. "In addition to him being a great shooter and his ability to play multiple positions, he also brings great character and veteran leadership to our team. This move also enables us to gain more salary cap flexibility."
Allen, who joined the Heat in 2001, has averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 22.1 minutes in 151 games with Miami.
Heat re-acquire Steve Smith from Bobcats
=== Heat re-acquire Steve Smith from Bobcats ===
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat brought an old face back to the organization on Thursday, re-acquiring guard Steve Smith from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for forward Malik Allen.
Smith spent his first three-plus seasons in the league with Miami, which drafted him with the fifth pick in 1991. He has gone on to play for five other teams, most recently joining the Bobcats in the offseason.
With Charlotte this season, he averaged 7.9 points in 37 games. For his career, Smith has averaged 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 13 seasons.
"We are very excited to welcome back Steve to the Heat organization," said team president Pat Riley. "In addition to him being a great shooter and his ability to play multiple positions, he also brings great character and veteran leadership to our team. This move also enables us to gain more salary cap flexibility."
Allen, who joined the Heat in 2001, has averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 22.1 minutes in 151 games with Miami.