Joe Smith suggests league should adopt 'Joe Smith Effect' naming convention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Joe Smith, a former NBA player and the 1995 No. 1 overall pick, commented on his frequent mention during investigations into contract violations in the league. During a recent phone interview, he expressed that the NBA should consider officially dubbing the phenomenon as the 'Joe Smith Effect' or 'Joe Smith Clause'. His name resurfaces each time the league probes potential under-the-table dealings related to salary cap circumvention.
- •Joe Smith was the 1995 No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
- •He has voiced frustration over his name being connected to contract investigations.
- •Smith advocates for the creation of the 'Joe Smith Effect' as a formal term.
- •His comments were made during a phone interview with ScoopB.com.
- •The NBA investigates under-the-table contract activities periodically.
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