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[2022 NBA Draft/1-3] Jabari Smith Jr., F, Auburn

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2022.

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Do you like the selection of Jabari Smith?

Poll closed Jun 23, 2023.
  1. YES

    89.7%
  2. NO

    10.3%
  1. bleedroxred79

    bleedroxred79 Member

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    There's no hype on Jabari because he bricked too many shots in Summer League. When this dude makes the right adjustments and it starts to click, like it did with Jalen, watch out. The next two seasons will be night and day. The rocket fuel is being poured by the barrel.
     
  2. coachbadlee

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    Kid in a candy store.
     
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  3. D-rock

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    Sterling Brown was draped all over him.

     
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  4. MystikArkitect

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    Bari went from odds on favorite to go #1 overall and the next KD to 4th in ROY odds. Let's you know that media folk are followers just like everyone else. Then if Jabari comes out and hits at an alarming clip it's "I told you so's" all the way around.
     
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  5. JW86

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    Jabari will at least be LaMarcus Aldridge w/ better defense and a 3pt shot, so excited about him!!! Couldn’t believe he fell.
     
  6. Francis3422

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    Who the hell is actually worried about his shot? That **** is gonna come around. Im just excited to add that sort of defender.
     
  7. xaos

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    Yeah his shot should not be a concern at all.
     
  8. DaDakota

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    Don't care about hype, just want Jabari to be solid, I know he will make a major impact on our squad.

    DD
     
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  9. tmacfor35

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    That level of defense he has already makes him solid.
     
  10. xaos

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    Solid on D, wet on jumper
     
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  11. bleedroxred79

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    #fax
     
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    Jabari in one corner and Tari or Tate (working hard on 3) in the other
    corner.
    https://images.app.goo.gl/UeuqwvsHf42GF2vc8

    perfect Pick-n-Pop candidate near FT or Above the Break 3 !
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    Plenty of increased assists for everyone.

    Nice long distance "Triangle Offense" and "Princeton Offense" backdoor cut concepts
    for a potent scary offense. Go Rockets!!!
     
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  14. DreamShook

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    I just want more Jabri content. I have barely seen him all summer except in those Overtime YouTube videos.
     
  15. Easy

    Easy Boban Only Fan
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    He's hiding from LeBron so he doesn't get hurt before starting his NBA career. :D
     
  16. roslolian

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    Brown's like 6'4.

    But anyway good to see his jumper come alive, hopefully it transitions to the NBA Court.
     
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  17. D-rock

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    Sterling Brown is 6'5 but he is very physical and plays tight man defense.

    EGo and Harden are both 6'5 or shorter but they also defend taller players very well.
     
  18. Jontro

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    these close up camera angles are awesome. like watching those quick shots close up borne movie action scenes. you barely know what’s happening
     
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    Wonder how long that practice session was because they keep releasing 10 seconds of it at a time.
    I want Rockets game now!
     
  20. JayZ750

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    if by awesome you mean horrible, sure!
     
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