G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Vipers' Greg Smith Signs with Rockets

Published on February 8, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release


MCALLEN, TEXAS - Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed center/forward Greg Smith from Houston's single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley. It marks the first GATORADE Call-Up of Smith's career, as well as the 21^st overall in the D-League this season. Earlier today, Smith was selected as a 2012 NBA D-League All-Star, but must be on an active NBA D-League roster to play in the game. The Rockets waived forward Jeff Adrien to make room on the roster.

Smith (6-10, 250, Fresno State) returns to Houston where he appeared in two preseason games, averaging 1.5 points and 2.0 rebounds, before being waived on Dec. 22, 2011.

Announced as a 2012 NBA D-League All-Star this afternoon, Smith has appeared in 18 games for the Vipers this season, averaging 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.3 minutes. He recorded seven double-doubles, including a season-high 28 points to go with 13 rebounds in a 125-120 win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Jan. 17.

Smith is expected to join the Rockets today and be available tonight when the team travels to play the Portland Trail Blazers.

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