Former Magic Guard, NBA Journeyman Ish Smith Joining Washington Wizards as Scout

Ish Smith played for 13 NBA teams throughout his playing career, which stands as a league record. The all-time journeyman guard is now taking on a new career in the basketball realm.

Orlando Magic point guard Ish Smith (10) dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Amway Center. Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 104-102. / Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Ish Smith, the NBA's all-time leading journeyman, who played for a record 13 teams throughout his playing career, has found a new role in basketball: scouting.

Smith, who donned an Orlando Magic jersey for two of his 14 seasons in 2011-12 and 2012-13, is joining the Washington Wizards as a scout, according to a report from Josh Robbins.

The Washington Wizards have hired former NBA point guard Ish Smith as a pro scout, team officials said. Smith, who had two stints with the Wizards, played for an NBA-record 13 different teams.

— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) October 2, 2024

Smith played 56 of his 805 career games with the Magic. who were one of only five teams he played multiple seasons with in the NBA. For his short stint with the Magic, he averaged just 2.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 9.8 minutes a game.

During his time with the Magic, he was member of the team that lost to the Indiana Pacers 4-1 in the first round of the 2012 NBA playoffs.

He's a one-time NBA champion, earning a ring with the Denver Nuggets in 2023-24.

The Wizards are one of the Magic's Southeast Division foes, and he spent three seasons with Washington.

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