MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Michael Smith
OFFICIAL #38
| NBA Experience | 31st season |
|---|---|
| Born | February, 5 1955 (Memphis, Tenn.) |
| Resides | Memphis, Tenn. |
| High School | South Side (Memphis, Tenn.) |
Michael Smith has officiated 1,711 regular-season games and 60 playoff games in 30 seasons as an NBA staff official. He officiated the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City and 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 |