Michael Smith

OFFICIAL #38
NBA Experience 30th season
Born February, 5 1955 (Memphis, Tenn.)
Resides Memphis, Tenn.
High School South Side (Memphis, Tenn.)

Michael Smith has officiated 1,656 regular-season games and 59 playoff games in 29 seasons as an NBA staff official. 

He considers his most memorable NBA assignment to be the 2008 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. 

Smith officiated five years in the Continental Basketball Association and eight years at the collegiate level in the Big Ten, SEC and Conference USA. He also has 10 years of high school officiating experience. Smith refereed the 1990 McDonald’s High School All-American Game.

He played basketball and baseball at South Side High School in Memphis, Tenn. 

Fun Facts

Favorite TV Show NCIS: New Orleans
Favorite Movie Training Day
Favorite Musician Charlie Wilson
Favorite Book The President Is Missing
Favorite Meal Dinner
Favorite App ESPN
Would Most Like To Visit White House
Bucket List Sky Diving