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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. J.R.

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    #201 J.R., Jun 23, 2022
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    EXACTLY!!! :cool:
     
    #202 robbie380, Jun 23, 2022
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    #203 zeeshan2, Jun 23, 2022
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    Best possible outcome for the Rockets and great for my guy, Sengun!
     
    #204 Deckard, Jun 23, 2022
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    Can't wait to see what Hakeem can do for this kid, with him being long, 19, and having great footwork.
     
    #205 Two Sandwiches, Jun 23, 2022
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    Love this pick! Love the fact that we got a 2-WAY PLAYER! He was my number 1 all along


    BUT can anyone answer why in the HELL it took Stone the full 5 mins to make the pick??
     
    #206 hlmbasketball, Jun 23, 2022
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    Third best player went third. It is what it is. I’m happy he’s a Rocket great fit
     
    #207 treyk3, Jun 23, 2022
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    Jabari Smith doesn't have anyone in his corner to tell him to put on a fake happy face? It's important to ingratiate yourself to your future team and fans.
     
    #208 tehG l i d e, Jun 23, 2022
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    Dude is either 19 or 52 years old in that picture. Can't tell.
     
    #209 Buck Turgidson, Jun 23, 2022
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    #210 Rockets34Legend, Jun 23, 2022
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    At first, I thought it was his dad or a coach. He looks old in that pic.
     
    #211 AXG, Jun 23, 2022
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    I do agree with the „the guy“ statement - but the good thing is, we already have a „the guy“.

    But I think we are doing him a disservice if we are just calling him a 3&D player. Sure, that’s how he will start out as for us, but he does have that it-factor and I am pretty sure he can add another dimension to his game.
     
    #212 LikeMike, Jun 23, 2022
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    I love how fast the nba draft goes compared to the NFL. Just moving right along no bs
     
    #213 couple of d's, Jun 23, 2022
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    I love this dude's maturity. Green and KPJ got the swag. Sengun is somewhere in the middle of Swag and maturity. Bari sounds real serious. I like that.
     
    #214 DreamShook, Jun 23, 2022
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    Jabari wore the most tasteful suit. Yeah, I'm conservative when it comes to that.
     
    #215 AroundTheWorld, Jun 23, 2022
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    Love his attitude!
    Disappointed but now just wants to get to work and show Houston they made a GREAT decision!
    All about that work!

    Great potential, the youngest of the big 3 by 6 months and a floor of a better defending Rashard Lewis.

    I think it may eventually come out that Orlando promised him they would pick him.
    That wasn't a look of anger on his face but one of betrayal!

    He really is Rashard 2.0!
    Remember when Rashard was drafted he said that the Rocks promised him they would take him with one of their 1st round picks?
    Deja vu!

    If this kid develops a handle he will be LETHAL!
     
    #216 rfrocket, Jun 23, 2022
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    I wanted Mobley last year and we got Green and it turned out excellent.

    This year I wanted Banchero who we never had a chance at and we got Jabari.

    Let's hope it's 2 for 2 for Stone.

    All aboard the Jabari train with Clutch and Bima!
     
    #217 robbie380, Jun 23, 2022
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    We got Mobley with real basketball skills
     
    #218 cheke64, Jun 23, 2022
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    Banchero looked like a clown
     
    #219 Buck Turgidson, Jun 23, 2022
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    He didn't think he would fall to 3 he is pissed.
     
    #220 KingSamJack, Jun 23, 2022
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