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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. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

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    I’m too shocked to know how to feel…

    EXCEPT I can say this with certainty. He’s an easier clear “fit” and hey he plays A+ defense.

    I’d be shocked if he developed enough of a handle to comp the upside some people think he is … but there’s a chance.

    part of the reason I was ok with/liked Paolo was because I’d thought he’d produce but it would t be the best fit immediately and the defense needed work so year 1 wouldn’t be much improvement which helps them with 2023 draft position. If the Rockets go all defense type guys that can shoot this draft…. They cold actually be better than expected.
     
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  2. ozrocketsfan

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    He's pissed he didn't go no. 1, not that he's going to the rockets... and u better believe he will want to prove he deserved no. 1
     
    #62 ozrocketsfan, Jun 23, 2022
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    Second best outcome. Perfect fit with Green and Alp
     
    #63 cmoak1982, Jun 23, 2022
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    Legendary shooter, good defense, no handles at all, can't finish at all.

    So jumpers all day everyday, good enough to take contested jumpers like Klay every play.
     
    #64 Noob Cake, Jun 23, 2022
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  5. Rudyc281

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    Who fits with Smith as well??

    Do we still target Eason?
     
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    I think dropping is going to make him really pissed off and create another level for him. I'm psyched.
     
    #66 steddinotayto, Jun 23, 2022
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    he can shoot and he plays defense and he works hard.

    Sengun going to be unlocked with these dudes.
     
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  8. jimmyv281

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    Just needs to work on his dribbling- this will allow him to pump fake his 3pt shot and drive with reckless abandon to the basket-
     
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  9. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

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    Definitely. We need a wing defender

    Sengun
    Smith
    Eason
    Green
    Porter

    So nice.
     
    #69 steddinotayto, Jun 23, 2022
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  10. MaxRider

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    One thought he's going to Houston. The other thought he's going to Orlando.
     
    #70 MaxRider, Jun 23, 2022
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  11. couple of d's

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    This was literally a no lose situation. Guys no matter what else happens tonight the Rockets just got a lot better.
     
    #71 couple of d's, Jun 23, 2022
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    Perkins said he's a Gen Z Shareef Abdur-Rahim with D. Shareef was dope AF when he was with Vancouver.
     
    #72 percicles, Jun 23, 2022
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    Kevin Porter Junior better come correct with these two is all I’m gonna say
     
    #73 Roc Paint, Jun 23, 2022
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    Couldn’t have worked out better IMO. Should’ve gone #1
     
    #74 Deuce Rings, Jun 23, 2022
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    Jabari + Sengun combo is nice.
     
    #75 Fullcourt, Jun 23, 2022
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    That’s actually typical of Orlando and I’m not surprised at all. I had been saying since they won the lottery that it wouldn’t shock me if they take Paolo because outside of 1992 when they took Shaq they have always done the unexpected with the #1 pick. They drafted C-Webb and traded him for Penny and drafted Dwight when Emeka Okafor was most people’s consensus #1 pick
     
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  18. MichaelSpartan

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    Jabari looks like a serious T Mac there. Joke aside I'm super stoked to have him.

    Makes the 17 and 26 picks more exciting.
     
    #78 MichaelSpartan, Jun 23, 2022
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    Did the Rockets just get Evan Mobley 2.0 to pair with Jalen Green?
     
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  20. J.R.

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    #80 J.R., Jun 23, 2022
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