Josh Smith
Josh Smith
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Josh Smith is a former American professional basketball player whose full name is Joshua James Smith.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on December 5, 1985, in Houston, Texas, USA. As of this writing, there is no public information available about his passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Smith holds American nationality and was a professional basketball player who played as a small forward and power forward in the NBA.
Early Life and Background
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Josh Smith grew up in Houston, Texas, where he developed a passion for basketball at an early age. He attended Oak Hill Academy in Virginia before moving to high school in his hometown of Houston. His father, Steve Smith, was also a professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
Major Accomplishments
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Smith's impressive basketball career included stints with several teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Clippers. He won numerous awards for his performance on the court, including being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2007.
Notable Works or Actions
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During his playing days, Smith was known for his versatility and athleticism. He averaged over 13 points per game throughout his career and grabbed nearly seven rebounds per game. His most notable season came in 2012-2013 when he averaged a then-career-high of 16.4 points per game.
Impact and Legacy
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Josh Smith's impressive basketball skills and achievements on the court made him a fan favorite among NBA enthusiasts. He played for eight seasons, impacting teams across the league with his athleticism and work ethic.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Smith is remembered as one of the most versatile players in the NBA during his time, earning numerous accolades for his performance on the court. His impressive basketball skills and work ethic earned him a place among fans and coaches alike.
Josh Smith's story serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere, demonstrating that dedication and perseverance can lead to achieving greatness even at the highest levels of professional sports.
Quotes by Josh Smith
Everything comes from a weird place that I don't understand. I make a piece of art just to prove that I exist in my own way. And I can't make something nice. I have to make something that makes me uncomfortable.
It's three disparate elements: the stop sign, the stage paintings, and the skeleton paintings. Those are three sharp ideas, although none of them are necessarily good ideas. Tons of artists have made whole careers out of those three ideas.
I do, but I don't like doing that. I would do it out of hate or anger. I would do it because some- one was pushing my buttons, but really I don't want to break my back in some European city while everyone else is drinking espresso. I only do it because someone refused to pay for the shipping, or something like that. I don't want to let a whole city of people down.
I'm not really that hard-working. We've hung out a lot, and you know that I don't work harder than you. Everyone else is just really lazy. People do half a thing, and then they just go out to lunch.
It's a lifestyle. If you do something good that is worth making, you should make it forever. It's like being a farmer. Just because he makes a gallon of milk doesn't make him stop.
![I would never make an artwork that I wouldn't want to make forever. Wouldn't you want to make Trash Humpers [Korine's 2009 film] forever?](https://lakl0ama8n6qbptj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/quotes/quote-2484510.png)
I would never make an artwork that I wouldn't want to make forever. Wouldn't you want to make Trash Humpers [Korine's 2009 film] forever?
I made work specifically for them not to like. If you made paintings of flowers and someone says they hate it, it's like, "What do you mean? It's a flower!" But if you make a painting of your name and somebody says they hate it, it's like, "Well, why would you like a painting of my name anyway?"
So rather than someone coming to my stu- dio and saying, like, "Thank you for your time. I'll see you later," and me not knowing why they don't like my work, I understand now why they don't like it.
I like when people have opinions - especially about art. You can hate my art. I made my art to be hated. That's why I made the name paintings.
I have a streak in myself, like, I'm an exhibi- tionist. There's a side of me that really wants to show off and share parts of myself with others. I mean, that's why I live in New York, and that's why I'm an artist who shows 10 times a year.