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Jabari Smith Jr.

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

  1. xtruroyaltyx

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    Jabari needs to push his talent to the limit. When hes hitting shots like he has been, go ahead and be more aggressive. This team has no established 1A superstar. He doesnt need to settle into a role when hes showing now he deserves a bigger piece of the pie.

    No need to pigeon hole guys at this point.
     
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    I do not have a problem at all with Jabari taking the Batman role for 4 months.

     
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    He needs a couple of plays drawn for him, high post turnaround fade or something similar to get him going early. But it won't happen if Ime doesn't push for it. Right now he's the 5th option, and doesn't touch the ball most plays. He can give us a consistent 16-20pts IMO, it's 3 makes per quarter, not something unthinkable...
     
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    His shots have much better arc than earlier in the season when he was bricking left and right. He seems to have corrected his shooting problem. Good sign.
     
  5. Rocket River

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    Give this man some Respect

    Rocket River
     
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  6. ThatBoyNick

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    Just checked the box score, yoooo 1 board in 38 minutes is crazy lol


    Otherwise solid game
     
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    He was outside all game - Warriors don’t play a traditional PF and with all the switching he’s diving in for rebounds vs boxing out

    Bari has to be fed in midrange a lot more when he’s in game - he should be number 1-2 option when Amen and Tari are on court with him
     
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    Big Block Bari
     
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    Nice game from Bari but man I wish he would stop being so hesitant from 3. He still has the problem where he gets the ball open from 3 and tries to dribble in for no reason. I think if he just went bombs away with more of a Cam Whitmore attitude it would benefit him and the team.
     
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    Great game from Jabari!
     
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    You could tell from the jump he came to win this game tonight. Didn't make many mistakes, hit big shots, played solid defense. I hope he has a jump in his game much like Kuminga has. Gets a bit stronger and gets a bit more confidence, those the only things he needs to get the most out of his career.
     
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    I want to see him get more shots when he’s on get some Lamarcas Aldridge game in there. I could see him get to the line like 5 times a game if we feed him in the mid range. He is still young so maybe it will be gradual but I like the kid. Great block at the end. I love end of the game blocks. Hakeem was the king of buzzer beater blocks ( all time block king) after what happened at UH :(
     
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  13. Arnel

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    He should absolutely get more plays ran for him. Rather than the mainly bs plays we run all night for our inefficient chuckers lol. Bari is currently the best shooter on our team (until Reed hopefully gets in the grove). Feed that man more.

    That midrange fadeaway is a thing of beauty. Take away 1/3 of Jalen and FVV shots and give it to Bari in mid post area.
     
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    He hit a couple tonight that made me say, "who the hell was that guy?"

    I hadn't seen him hit a FT-ish or wherever jumper in so, so long
     
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    Watching Bari and Sengun absolutely stifle Curry and Draymond on the pick and roll 30ft from the hoop was a thing a beauty.
     
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    Hey, look. Bari had another great game.

    I’m telling y’all — Bari is a perfect fit between Sengun and Amen, our best prospects. Add a high-level scoring perimeter player to that mix and you’re golden.
     
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    You should’ve probably fed him more last night when he was hot. I think he deserved to take 20 shots tonight the way everyone else was shooting
     
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    last 12 games, Jabari been averaging close to 42% 3FG%
    with Amen averaging close to 58% FG%

    they both average only 8 o 9 shots a game

    yeah more shots from both especially from behind the arc
     
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    He seems to hit one or two a game recently. Usually in the first half.
     
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  20. Joe Willie

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    I think he’s turning the corner. His shot is looking better. Effort has never been an issue.
     
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