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Photo slideshow: NBA champion Ish Smith through the years

Charlotte Hornets guard Ish Smith, center, laughs with an assistant coach along the team bench during second half action against the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Charlotte Hornets guard Ish Smith, center, laughs with an assistant coach along the team bench during second half action against the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Monday, October 25, 2021. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

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It’s been a long road for Charlotte’s Ish Smith. After starring for Central Cabarrus High in the mid 2000s, Smith became the second leading assist man of all time at Wake Forest.

When he was traded to the Denver Nuggets last year, he set a record by playing for 13 different NBA franchises. Turns out the move was a good one: Smith is now an NBA champion, with the Nuggets beating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals this week.

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Retro Charlotte

Re-live the moments that shaped Charlotte history with a look back at nostalgia-worthy photos and local stories that offer a glimpse into the past.

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