Bingo Smith

Robert "Bingo" Smith (February 26, 1946 – October 26, 2023) was an American professional basketball player.

With the sixth pick in the first round of the 1969 NBA draft, the San Diego Rockets selected Smith.

Smith was especially noted for his ability to hit jump shots from long range.

For his career, he recorded a .449 field goal percentage (4,776 FGs made out of 10,642 attempts).

Smith also had a .798 free throw rate (1,307-of-1,637) and also accounted for 3,630 total rebounds, 1,734 assists and 10,882 points.

Smith was inducted into the University of Tulsa Athletics Hall of Fame in 1984.

Smith in 1969
Smith's Jersey Hanging At Rocket Mortgage Field House