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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. Astrodome

    Astrodome Member
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    Big shoes to fill
    #1 Tmac/ariza
    #17 Mario/PJ
    #0 AB/JG

    among others
     
  2. RasaqBoi

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    tired of #1 getting used. Power Forwards need to be in the 30-50s. I wish someone would grab #91 like Rodman.
     
  3. marinara

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    pretty sure it’s “ statement “ I’m the real number 1 pick..

    another note, I guessed perfectly expect I said TYTY 1 and bari 0 :(
     
  4. RasaqBoi

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    haha he will get #10 next year.
    I really don’t like 0 on players. Jabari should have taken #44. It’s a Htown number…. And you know Yordan owns the city right now.
     
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  5. marinara

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    to be honest 0 has grown on me lately since Westbrook and then Jalen rocking it for his rookie season.

    What number did Smith Sr wear? Surpised he didn’t go for that, I do like 1 on him though.

    Also randomly 9 looks good on jaygup and I’ve never considered that to be a number most players would want.
     
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  6. RasaqBoi

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    #52 Jabari dad.
     
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  7. Icehouse

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    I guess we not go retire T-Mac #
     
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  8. marinara

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    They would have done it years ago, Hardens 13 seems like it will be since JC & Eason both had to go with different numbers.
     
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  9. RasaqBoi

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    that numbers been passed around more than anything.
     
  10. RasaqBoi

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    tilman said they are retiring Hardens.
     
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  11. TriumVirate

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    We already said we would retire it when we traded him
     
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  12. Jerry36

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    Man I've seen film on this guy. I'm not impress at all. He should of stayed in college. He needs lots of work. Rookie of the year ain't happening I guarantee it. He lacks strength, can't dribble. He needs about good 3 years of seasonings
     
  13. YOLO

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Screenshot_20220701-155527_Gmail.jpg #1.... and Green is now #4
     
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  15. peleincubus

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    Hopefully the Rockets acquire a spice rack.
     
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  16. robbie380

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    Well we can all have our opinions....
     
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  17. Jerry36

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    All I'm saying is don't get your hopes up to high.
     
  18. Francis3422

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    Smith may be primarily a spot up shootee, who plays above average D and rebounds well fo his first year. That isn't a bad thing considering where we are.

    Cade Cunningham may have won us an extra few games last year. Paolo may have done the same this year. We aren't trying to win.

    Green, Sengun and KPJ all need spacing. Smith will likely hit 38% from NBA three from the get go.

    I wanted Paolo but if Smith gets to 60% of the handle and creating of Banchero, he likely ends up the better prospect.
     
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  19. Fulgore

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    No love for Westbrook? Lol
     
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  20. fchowd0311

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    That shouldn't be a question.
     
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