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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

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  2. NO

    10.3%
  1. D-rock

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    Stone said Bari will defend 3-4-5 for now but I think he can defend 1-4 immediately.

    And in time, 5's as well.

     
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  2. D-rock

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    This is your worst nightmare amirite?
     
  3. D-rock

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    I'm sorry this makes you sad.

    NOT. :D




     
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  4. treyk3

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    He's not Kevin Durant, He's not Giannis. Don’t do that to yourselves
     
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  5. jiggyfly

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    Why would it be my worst nightmare?

    We got the 3rd best guy with our pick so why would it be a nightmare?
     
  6. jiggyfly

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    Do you realize how terrible that chart shows he is below the free-throw line?

    And can you answer the question of if he has such a great work ethic he is so deficient in a lot of areas?
     
  7. D-rock

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    Glass half full guy amirite?

    Do realize how amazing he is above FT line?

    And you had no problem at all with Paolo's inefficiency on offense or his poor defensive effort/rim protection.

    Hypocrite.

    FYI - Bari just turned 19. Far from a finished product.
     
  9. DatRocketFan

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    As a freshman Smith led Auburn to the 2021-22 Southeastern Conference regular season championship. He led the Tigers in scoring at 16.9 points per game while averaging 7.4 rebounds per contest. Smith was also the team’s top three-point threat, making 79 treys while connecting on 42 percent of his attempts, 42.9 percent for all field goals and shot 79.9 percent at the free throw line. Smith was second on the team to Walker Kessler in rebounding. Kessler is expected to also be taken in the 2022 draft.

    Deficient? he has walker kessler near that area.

    Plus those r horrible spots to make buckets.
     
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  10. jiggyfly

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    Yeah I do and have no idea what that has to do with anything I have said.
     
  11. jiggyfly

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    Dude I said below the free-throw line, talk about being loud and wrong.

    Once you can actually read the chart and understand it get back to me.
     
  12. D-rock

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    The Jabari line. :D

     
  13. DatRocketFan

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    I fixed it.

    U r btching that he sucks at below the free throw line? and did u ignore his 3 point stroke? under the basket? and long range mid game?

    Literally no ones shoots at his weak areas unless forced to in this modern nba league.
     
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  14. Salvy

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    Sorry to interrupt but Jabari was the best guy, not the 2nd or 3rd...... No reason to continue hyping or justifying Paolo.... We got the number 1 pick, be happy... You can carry on with @D-rock
     
  15. jiggyfly

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    The restricted area is below the free throw line and he is terrible at it while being 6'9.

    No one shoots where unless forced to?
     
  16. Salvy

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    Rockets have been needing a new training facility for years and this is what they get? A new fing line? I better not see Tilman buying any more pointless $hit...
     
  17. D-rock

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    Jabari better on boards than Paolo.

    Just saying.
     
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  18. OkayAyeReloaded

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    Jabari's game film reminded me of a 6'10 version of college Ray Allen's game, which is an excellent player.

    I like the college Durant film to compare, but I will say Durant had a lot more volume scoring and better efficiency than Jabari at Texas. But even a poor man's Durant is a great player, excited to watch the team grow.
     
  19. DatRocketFan

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    Yea

    Its basically a three and lay-up, dunk league. Smith is good at those areas.

    Smith also has a long range 2 point game, which could b useful.

    U are complaining about his weakness shooting in areas no one does anymore unless forced 2.

    no one is looking to shoot in the restricted area or b soley a 2 pt shooter like derozan

    Smith has range.

    derozan
    [​IMG]
     
  20. Reeko

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    Why do the Rockets have less space to practice than at a local Life Time Fitness? Smh

    Tilman, where are the upgrades at?
     

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