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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

    626 vote(s)
    89.7%

  2. NO

    72 vote(s)
    10.3%
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  1. Bobbythegreat

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    It's just such a different team since Jabari Smith remembered about a week or two ago that he actually does know how to shoot a basketball. Him being godawful nearly the entire season made the tank possible, but I'm excited for the future if he continues to be the guy we thought we were getting.
     
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    What a BUST
     
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    If Jabari can hit those shots consistently, skys the limit
     
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    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
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    I will ask again, when he rises up and shoots who is blocking him?
     
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    Ice in his veins. Just had to shake off those rookie nerves. This kid is going to have a great career. If he keeps working hard, the sky's the limit.
     
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    I thought he was Trevor Ariza…

    [​IMG]
     
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    If Trevor had that same kind of dog in him that Jabari does, I think game 6 and 7 might have gone differently.

    But alas…


    And I’m saying this as a big fan of Ariza
     
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  9. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    Jabari in his rookie year is already better than Trevor Ariza ever was at creating his own shot

    at worst Jabari will be 1 of the most valuable big men in the NBA
     
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    Man, good for Jabari. I’ve been critical but that was awesome.
     
    #6252 MadMax, Mar 17, 2023
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    Confidence is everything. Very happy for Jabari.
     
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    Also already better at rebounding and shotblocking.

    I mean a Trevor Ariza who is taller, better at rebounding and blocking shots, better at creating his own shot... this is starting to not sound like Trevor Ariza at all. Starting to sound more like, IDK, a prime Serge Ibaka or something.
     
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    Jabari next to James Harden

    [​IMG]
     
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    I’m thinking at worst 03-08 Rashard Lewis with better rebounding and good defense
     
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    Jabari game footage
     
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    Serge is an interesting comp but that would be Smith’s barest of floors IMO. I think he settles in between a prime Rashard Lewis with elite D and Bosh. Absolute ceiling is an all NBA defender Dirk. Basically a first ballot HOFer. No pressure.
     
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    Ariza was never going to take that shot.
     
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