Brisbane Signs Shooting Star

The Brisbane Bullets have signed their second import for the upcoming NBL24 season, with sharpshooting American Chris Smith joining the club on a two-year deal.

Smith, 29, most recently played alongside former Perth and Brisbane import Vic Law at Japanese side Chiba Jets, where he averaged 16.7 points per game last season.

He was also included in the 2022-23 B. League best five.

Since finishing his collegiate career at Utah State, Smith has played in Hungary, France, Belgium, Poland and Japan, and has shot above 40 per cent from the three-point line in all but one season as a professional. 

“Chris has been on our radar for a long time, and is the perfect piece within our roster build,” Bullets head coach Justin Schueller said.

“We went into Summer League knowing we wanted to find an impact player on the wing. We met with a number of athletes, including Chris and we couldn’t move past his high-level scoring and efficiency in play.

“He is a winner and everywhere he has played he has been one of, if not the top performer in his teams and we believe he is exactly the piece we needed.”

“I’ve heard nothing but great things about Australia from my teammates from last year who have played in the NBL,” Smith added.

“I’m looking forward to the competition and how great the atmosphere is with the fans over here every game.

“I’m a hard worker and someone who gives it their all every single game. I also pride myself on playing at an efficient level.”