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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. htownfan_9210

    htownfan_9210 Member

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    I’m thinking 12.5 7.2 1.8
     
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    Keep in mind that the College 3-point line is closer than the NBA. Takes time to adjust to the distance from a mental perspective than anything else
     
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    I dont' have the stats on me, but my understanding is that he shot well from NBA range in college as well.
    I think the speed of the game and fatigue could be potential big factors as well.
     
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    Top of my head, I want to say 45%
     
    #1524 red5rocket, Jul 15, 2022
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    Definitely just rushing it a bit it seems. Maybe needs to be a little more selective on when and where to pull the trigger to he doesn't feel the need to rush it. Should be an easy fix.
     
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    Exactly. A couple of times I saw him "push" his shot which is not his normal motion. I think he's trying to hard to "reach" the back of the rim and it's screwing him up. As soon as he's a bit stronger and more comfortable with the range his natural motion will return.
     
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    https://www.si.com/nba/2022/07/14/houston-rockets-jabari-smith-jr-nba-summer-league
     
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    I know if Jaren Jackson Jr made all defense team I know Jabari will make it in the next three years. Jackson made it because of blocking shots and Jabari can do the same but Jackson cannot shoot like Jabari
     
    #1528 CHAMPBOY, Jul 15, 2022
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    Not worried about Jabari's shot.

    At all.

    And his defense has been sublime.


     
    #1533 D-rock, Jul 16, 2022
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    After tonight …. Jabari Smith defense just went up another level ! WTFO !
     
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    This dude defensively is already ridiculous.

    All defensive team votes this year - will be selected multiple times in his career
     
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    From the highlights he looks like a good driver.
     
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