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Jabari Smith Jr.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by austinite, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. Jontro

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    drafting the apology form on google sheets as we speak. can’t be doubting our franchise player
     
  2. jayhow92

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    Good stuff Jabari. Shooting is back but he made his presence known all over the court tonight. That’s the number 3 pick type of game we’ve been waiting for
     
  3. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    It’s almost as though we shouldn’t rush to make decisions about a 21 year old.
     
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    Trade him now before he becomes trash again.
     
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    Especially one that has improved his shooting season over season. Jabari will be fine
     
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    Shot 17 times and scored 28. Weird.
     
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    Can't beat the reverse jinx!

    Well done to him.

    Obviously tonight won't be his 'new normal', but seeing his shot fall was beautiful. Hopefully leads to some confidence
     
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  9. Houston77

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    How do you know that?
     
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    Common Sense isn’t so common around here - I been saying it the whole time - it’s why he plays so well in SL
     
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    This is exactly what he needed. Way to finally wake the **** up! Great game tonight.
     
  13. DrNuegebauer

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    Because nobody in NBA history has averaged 28 and 11 on 65% from the field and 63% from 3.

    Do I hope Smith kicks on from today to be 20/10 on 40% from 3?? Of course!! Who wouldn't want that for their own teams player??

    But I'd be satisfied with better overall performances the rest of the way and the team winning.
     
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    Just remember. It's 1 out of 82 games. It should be expected he can do this from time to time.
     
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    How does he know what? That a decent game like this, which was he’s best game this season so far, while he couldn’t make shots in most of the previous 12 games, won’t be he’s new normal?
    Don’t get me wrong, I really like Smith and I appreciate the defensive effort he brings each game. But man, it took him 12 games to finally make a good game offensively. I don’t know, I’m afraid that the scoring slamp he had in the first 12 games won’t be the last.. but hopefully it will take him less time to shake the next one off.
     
  16. saleem

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    I believe Jabari was able to shoot better, because he dribbled the ball and made a quick 2 at the start of the game.
     
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  17. A00man

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    Jabari “you know what I’m sayin” Smith
     
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    Really happy for Jabari. He needed this one in the worst way. Hell of a game to build on
     
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    Ran plays for himself. Weird.

     
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    Jabari sucks...

    Bet he won't have a game like this again...
     

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