$Signed a three-year, $5.41 million contract with the Bucks in July of 2024. Contract includes $2.49 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Smith was born in New Orleans but relocated to Houston with his family after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He blossomed into a five-star recruit and took his talents to the Overtime Elite program, opting for OTE over Kansas, Baylor, Texas and others. Following two campaigns at OTE, the 19-year-old joined the G League Ignite in 2023-24, generating 0.969 points per possession, which ranked in the 73rd percentile among all G League players, despite the Ignite finishing with a ghastly 7-45 record in total. In addition to his scoring efficiency, Smith chipped in 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.0 blocks while logging just 23.3 minutes per game. A true power forward who will hit threes and be a constant lob threat, Smith's services are always a positional commodity. Smith is best when he can get downhill out of pick-and-roll, setting up dunks and showcasing his fluidity and ambidexterity. He is worse at finishing in traffic, converting just 49.1 percent of his layups, which ranked in the 24th percentile among all G League players. Smith knocking down 37.7 percent of 180 catch-and-shoot threes this year must be respected and is extremely gravitational for a frontcourt player. A 56:53 AST:TO ratio is a strong starting foundation for his offensive processing, especially in the context of an Ignite environment that could be dysfunctional at times. Smith exits the 2024 NBA Combine with nearly identical measurements to John Collins, emblematic of the his next-level athleticism. If Smith improves his technique as a finisher, he has serious upside as an elite role player and/or capable starter. His physical profile makes him an impactful offensive rebounder, multi-level defender and screener - with athleticism and shooting to be a dynamic offensive weapon via rolling and popping after screening. Smith runs the floor hard and is a fiery competitor. Smith is best viewed as a play-finisher, but the iteration of Christian Wood who averaged 17.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals plus blocks in 2021-22 across a full season with Houston is the ceiling for Smith. An all-around impact similar to Tari Eason is also on the table. Smith's ability to defend on the wings is indicative of his modern-day skills, but 2005 No.2 overall pick Marvin Williams' late-career balance can be drawn as a parallel to Smith, as well.
Back with parent club
FMilwaukee Bucks
December 23, 2024
Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.
ANALYSIS Smith will be a depth option for Monday's game against the Bulls. He's made a total of 10 brief appearances at the NBA level this season.
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2024
Stat Review
How does Tyler Smith compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
Fantasy Points Per Game
NBA Fantasy Points Per Game.
Fantasy Points Per Minute
NBA Fantasy Points Per Minute.
True Shooting %
73.9%
Effective Field Goal %
75.0%
3-Point Attempt Rate
57.1%
Free Throw Rate
14.3%
Offensive Rebound %
3.0%
Defensive Rebound %
24.9%
Total Rebound %
14.3%
Assist %
4.3%
Steal %
0.0%
Block %
7.4%
Turnover %
15.8%
Usage %
20.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
3.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.1
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Sent to G League
FWisconsin Herd G League (Bucks)
December 18, 2024
Milwaukee assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.
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Returns from G League
FMilwaukee Bucks
December 10, 2024
Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.
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Delivers from deep in G League win
FWisconsin Herd G League (Bucks)
December 9, 2024
Smith posted 22 points (8-17 FG, 6-11 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 26 minutes in Monday's 115-108 G League win over the Indiana Mad Ants.
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Headed to G League
FWisconsin Herd G League (Bucks)
December 5, 2024
The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.
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Makes return to parent club
FMilwaukee Bucks
December 2, 2024
Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Works out for Phoenix
FFree Agent
June 21, 2024
The Suns held a pre-draft workout Thursday, and Smith was among the prospects who participated, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports.
ANALYSIS Smith is an option for the Suns with the 22nd overall pick in the draft, though there's a chance he slides to the second round as well. He averaged 13.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game with the G League Ignite in 2023-24.