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Jabari Smith Jr. is the Rockets' franchise player

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Houston77, Jul 7, 2023.

  1. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    Hey, look. Bari comes back and we look awesome again.
     
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    Very impressive performance by Bari tonight, especially considering that this was his first game back from injury.
     
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    Jabari was the glue we have been missing, my goodness. Unbelievable poise for a 20-year-old.

    Now bring me Tari and let's make a run!!!
     
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    Can't wait for Tari to come back and strengthen our team further.
     
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    Welcome back Mr nothing more than a role player
     
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    He averages 35mpg in January.

    I might be mistaken, but Udoka seems to lean on him as a "fix-it". Not as in running plays for him, but putting him back on the court to steady the ship on both ends.
     
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    It will be super interesting to see who gets max contracts here - you can’t give it to them all. Jabari doesn’t seem like a franchise cornerstone ceiling necessarily but he also could be one of the best two way players in his prime just because of his floor as a guy who does everything really well. I mean in some ways he is more essential then Sengun even though you probably will never run an offense through him.
     
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    Last year, I remember Smith being wide-eyed and starstruck playing against the Lakers. There's a video of him joking with LeBron James during the game about how his dad had played against the Lakers star.

    A year later, and it seems that all he wants to do is take care of business and get the win. His development and growth has been impressive.
     
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    Jabari was fantastic tonight.

    He's been sorely missed.
     
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    Jabari always does his best and plays for the team, he is not selfish. The real star of the team is Jabari.
     
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    It's fun but also kind of boring being a big Jabari fan on here because there's no group of dudes trying to tell you that he sucks and the rockets need to trade him
     
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    Tanking got us Jabari. Thank you Stone
     
  16. YOLO

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    Rising stars game? Nice for a role player
     
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    There are a few who think he sucks. They just haven't thought of trading him yet. :D
     
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    Wait what? McClung? He's 25 yo.
     
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    Good sophomore season so far, wish he would take more 3s.
     
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