Larry Smith is a former American professional basketball player. Smith spent 13 seasons (1980–1993) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing for the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. Smith was a part of two playoff teams with the Warriors, including the 1986-87 squad for which he averaged 10.3 points and 13.7 rebounds. Among the franchise leaders in games played, total minutes and blocked shots, Smith finished his Warriors career with averages of 8.5 points.

 

 

 

• Worked as an assistant coach for Rudy Tomjanovich with the Rockets from 1993 until 2002.

• Hired as the assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks in 2003.

• Served as an assistant coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, as the head coach of the Anaheim Arsenal, and as an assistant coach for the Austin Toros in the NBA D-League

• On May 8, 2008, officials made the announcement during a news conference in Vicksburg, Mississippi that Smith has been named as the head basketball coach for Alcorn State University.

• In 2011, Smith was moved from this position to become director of athletic development for the school.