The NBA trade deadline on February 8th signals a time of change for many players in the league. For some, like Charlotte Hornets point guard Ish Smith, this is a familiar experience. Smith has a remarkable record of being traded seven times throughout his NBA career, with six of those trades occurring at the trade deadline. In fact, he has played for a record-breaking 13 different teams, which means he has had the opportunity to suit up for almost half of the league.
Ish Smith's journey in the NBA began after going undrafted in 2010. Despite the initial setback, he capitalized on every opportunity that came his way and established himself as a dependable role player. Over the course of his career, Smith has played for the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, and, most recently, the Denver Nuggets. It's worth noting that he had multiple stints with the 76ers, Wizards, and Hornets. In his 14 years in the league, Smith has averaged 7.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
