Jalen Smith is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Smith is a 6-foot-10 forward who played college basketball at the University of Maryland.
Smith was born on June 5, 1998, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, where he was a four-star recruit and the No. 1 player in the state of Maryland. Smith was named the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017.
Smith played three seasons at Maryland, where he averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. He was named to the All-Big Ten Third Team in 2019 and 2020. Smith declared for the 2020 NBA Draft after his junior season and was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 10th overall pick.
Smith is currently dating model and Instagram influencer, Kaitlyn Bristowe. The couple has been together since 2019 and often posts pictures of each other on their respective social media accounts.
Smith’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He is set to make $3.5 million in his rookie season with the Suns.
Smith is 22 years old and stands at 6-foot-10. He is the son of former NBA player, Joe Smith, and his mother is named Lisa. He has two siblings, a brother named Joe Jr. and a sister named Jada.
Smith is an active member of his community and often participates in charity events. He is also an avid supporter of the Special Olympics and has been involved in several events to raise awareness and funds for the organization.
