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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. leebigez

    leebigez Contributing Member

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    I like the pick more than I did initially. He needs to work on his handle and shot iq. No way a guy with his skill level should shoot 40% from the field. He's already a plus defender. I like it more.
     
    #101 leebigez, Jun 23, 2022
  2. Denovo

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    I hope so. The defense would be amazing.
     
    #102 Denovo, Jun 23, 2022
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    I think he's just mad and embarrassed that he slipped and that's understandable for a teenager. I'm hoping he uses that as fuel for the duration of his NBA career.
     
    #103 steddinotayto, Jun 23, 2022
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    I wanted Paolo. BUT I would have been happy with any of the top 3 so I'm not too upset. I just really really hope Jabari reaches his ceiling potential.
     
    #104 htownrox1, Jun 23, 2022
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  5. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

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    That didn't end well.
     
    #105 lnchan, Jun 23, 2022
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    jimmyv281 Member

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    Yes . Agreed. The best possible 4 to compliment him.
     
    #106 jimmyv281, Jun 23, 2022
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    Clutch City1993 Bury Me In The H
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    Remember when Morey planted those "tourists from Houston" at Dwight's ski visit? I miss that dude but still love my squad.
     
    #107 Clutch City1993, Jun 23, 2022
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    props to Tillfart for staying out of it
     
    #108 couple of d's, Jun 23, 2022
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    #109 zeeshan2, Jun 23, 2022
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  10. Verbal Christ

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    Looks ecstatic!
     
    #110 Verbal Christ, Jun 23, 2022
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    Clutch City1993 Bury Me In The H
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    So Sengun at the 5 and Jabari at the 4?
     
    #111 Clutch City1993, Jun 23, 2022
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  12. BigTex

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    I'm so hyped. He was my #1 guy. 3&D. Beautiful shot
     
    #112 BigTex, Jun 23, 2022
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    In the context of switching him to defend a center when Sengun cannot.
     
    #113 Two Sandwiches, Jun 23, 2022
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    Banchero Only Fans are mad!!
     
    #114 tinman, Jun 23, 2022
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    I really didnt think this would happen so Im so excited we got Jabari. We just got a sharp shooter with great defense. Switching is so damn important nowadays and he can do that.

    I actually think he's a better dribbler than given credit for but we dont need him to really be one
     
    #116 Scarface281, Jun 23, 2022
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    #117 tinman, Jun 23, 2022
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    LOL Dude gotta get rid of the pouty face.

    Fine, you didn’t go 1 (or 2) but you’re living a dream! You’ve been drafted! CELEBRATE!
     
    #118 J.R., Jun 23, 2022
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  19. flamingdts

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    He should be, the Magic likely told him they were taking him as 1st pick, and probably even convinced him not to work out with other teams. Dropping 1st to 3rd overnight without health issues is practically unheard of, not to mention the money he's going to lose.

    I'm reckon more information about what happened will also leak out soon, and I won't be surprised if it did turn out that Magic promised Jabari that they were taking him 1st pick and convinced him not to bother trying out with other teams.
     
    #119 flamingdts, Jun 23, 2022
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  20. cdrive

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    Wow what just happened!?!?!? We have immediate defense. Stone you magnificent b*stard! We stole the draft already tonight.
     
    #120 cdrive, Jun 23, 2022
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