Jalen Rasheed Smith is an American center/power forward signed with the Indiana Pacers. At 6 foot 9 in, Smith is known for his elite rebounding and rim-protecting skills.
Smith was born on 16 March 2000, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He finished school at Mount Saint Joseph High School where he started basketball and became a member of McDonald's All-American team. Over three years in college, Smith has transformed into one of the top prospects for the NBA, gaining recognition all across the USA.
In The 2020 NBA draft, Smith was selected 10th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns. But he never gets a chance to showcase his potential in the rookie year. In 2022 Smith was traded to the Indiana Pacers where he found regular playing time alongside Myles Turner.
In the 2023-24 season, smith became a very reliable rotational player for the Indiana Pacers, averaging 9.9 points, 1.0 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game in 61 matches.
Smith's best and most successful season came when he was part of the Phoenix Suns team that reached the NBA Finals, where they faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite not getting any playing time during the finals, it was a valuable learning curve.
In the ongoing 2023-24 season, Smith's team, the Pacers are playing against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Who is Jalen Smith's Girlfriend Kayla Killette?
Kayla Killette is the girlfriend of Jalen Smith. Not much is known about her personal or professional background.
Kayla Killette Social Media
Kayla is active on social media. Her Instagram account is called @kayla.k._, which has around 3k followers.
How long have Jalen Smith and Kayla Killette been dating?
There is no accurate information available in the public domain. However, the couple got engaged the previous year and expressed their feelings on social media by posting their pictures together.
How many children do Jalen Smith and Kayla Killette have?
As of May 2024, Jalen Smith and Kayla Killette have no children.
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A. As of May 2024, Jalen Smith playing for the Indiana Pacers.
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A. Jalen Smith gets paid $5 million per year in the Pacers uniform.
