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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. Reeko

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    #1341 Reeko, Jul 9, 2022
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    He looks like he has all world defender potential. That’s exciting. His jumper will start falling at some point. Shooting is the one thing I’m not worried about.

    Great pick and exactly what we needed.
     
    #1342 Icehouse, Jul 9, 2022
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  3. Easy

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    Duh, Stone did inquire. I guess Orlando would have been willing if Stone gave up the farm for it. But if he did, he should be fired.
     
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    Jabari didn't have a good shooting night, but the amount of near misses was a good sign. A good amount of his shots were rim out shots.

    Also, his defense is pretty incredible, he has legitimate potential to guard 1-5.
     
    #1344 flamingdts, Jul 9, 2022
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    Looks like Victor Wembanyama wants to play for either the rockets or Thunder he posted a comment on on the rockets vs Thunder vid @D-rock we going to get our center.
     
    #1345 KingSamJack, Jul 9, 2022
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    Rashard Lewis with Defense
     
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    Someone said he looks like a tall Ariza. I think he kinda does. That’s not a bad thing.
     
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    Not from Rockets' perspective but from Jabari Smith's perspective, what a blessing in disguise to go #3 and not #1. The pressures of being #1 and early struggles wouldn't have helped him. He's at a great spot with the Rockets. Doesn't have to be the man right away because he's got Jalen Green whereas in Orlando, there isn't a clear cut best player. Just play tough defense, get open, hit open shots
     
    #1348 wlekfjv923n, Jul 9, 2022
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    Yeah Green will definitely bring some attention away from Jabari
     
    #1349 xaos, Jul 9, 2022
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    Looked good shots will start falling, however he does have a sniper kinda of shot.
     
    #1350 ClearLakeTX, Jul 9, 2022
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    It’s really remarkable and impressive the mentality of this kid.

    At just 19 years old and to have a defense first mentality and whatever it takes to win mentality and by any means necessary is really rare especially for todays young generation of NBA players.
     
    #1352 Rudyc281, Jul 9, 2022
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    You don’t know that for one. Also, I’m not the one claiming he’s Lebron or Luka.
     
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    Very very impressed. Just smart defending all around.
     
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    At this point, given the type of players we've seen dominate the league in recent years, having a guy who gives a **** on the defensive end is a huge plus.

    It's tough to teach good defense if you don't care to learn it.
     
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    He's clearly shown more to us on defense than Wood did in all his games on the Rockets. That's a very welcome change.
     
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    Love paolo (moot), but I’m not disappointed or down on Jabari at all.

    His shot will come around but that defense should be consistently there.
     
    #1358 xtruroyaltyx, Jul 10, 2022
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    There is something about his body type that only elite players have. Wait till he bulk up. Long skinny yet dense with quick and coordinated hands. He really gonna have shot at dpoy one day
     
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    Truth be told none of the players from this class come close to top5 last year. Like we all look at how dominating Banchero looks and then you watch Jalen last year and it's different stratosphere
     
    #1360 bmelo, Jul 10, 2022
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