Mike Smith is impossible to defend.  He totes a deadly accurate three point shot from well beyond NBA range with so much elevation that he doesn't even notice most defenders.  If he does notice, he shoots it even better.  When he's not making threes, Smith drives to the hoop with a quickness and athleticism that most would think impossible from someone as tall as his 6 feet and 8 inches.

As well as an absolutely complete offensive game, Smith helps his teams and tortures opponents with his merciless defense.  Possessing great defensive anticipation; Smith often steals the ball from even the most capable ball-handlers.  His athletic ability combined with height and uncanny timing allow him to block shots with an alarming ferocity.  

Consistently leading his teams in rebounding, Smith was the 15th leading rebounder of the entire NCAA in 2000.   An incredible achievement for an outside player.

With his very rare blend of size, shooting accuracy, athletic ability and basketball intelligence: Smith was the first draft pick authorized by Michael Jordan as director of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards NBA franchise.