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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

    89.7%
  2. NO

    10.3%
  1. Salvy

    Salvy Member

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    You can tell he really wanted Rockets....
     
  2. Caesar

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    "Hallo Houston. I am not so happy."
     
  3. i3artow i3aller

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  4. BonziWellsGOAT

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    I just hope nobody underestimates how big of a deal that our 2 young studs have elite work ethic. It is a very big deal
     
  5. DrNuegebauer

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    Wont Miss this…a truly revenge game (part 1) lol
     
  7. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Yeah I think Paulo actually wanted to go to Houston and had felt really good about playing there, so it must have just been a shock for him.
     
  8. steddinotayto

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    Imagine having Sengun down in the paint with two great catch and shoot threats in Jabari and Porter on the outside and Green coming off of a pick set by Eason. Like...the options ....my goodness I just soiled myself.
     
  9. red5rocket

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  11. Deuce Rings

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    Thoughts? Can’t remember the last time the Center position played like a Center in the NBA
     
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  12. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.

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    42% from 3. Defends the whole floor. Fits like a glove.

    Nothing to be mad about. This team is much, much better with him than Wood. Upgrade size, shooting and defense.
     
  13. jimmyv281

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    Some one post the video of him working out with Rocket Gear-
     
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  14. DeBeards

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    lol
     
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  15. RKREBORN

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    I wanted Paolo!
     
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  16. CXbby

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    Not sure if Jabari will be the best of the 3, he doesn't have the highest upside of the 3 without shot creation ability, but he is the youngest one so there is room to grow. He has the highest floor out of the 3 and the best fit with Houston roster tho. Elite 3 with elite defense = 0 bust potential. At worst he will be an elite role player. And his shooting and defense fits perfectly next to both Jalen and Sengun.
     
  17. red5rocket

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    Man this dude lol
     
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  18. DatRocketFan

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    i honestly didnt think we even had a chance to draft smith.
     
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  20. Roc Paint

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    I’m gonna go out on a limb and say he’s gonna end up being the hungriest Houston Rocket ever
     
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