Jabari Smith Jr.'s Height

Jabari keeps getting taller every time we measure him! Sorta like the opposite of Cade Cunningham

 

You’re telling me. I was once 6”2’ but now I’m not because I’m old and I shrunk. Stupid gravity and time.

 

I have probably gone from 6'6 to 6'5.

 

This league has significantly better 4s than 5s. I would want my better defensive player at the 4

 

Makes sense.

I think the measurments that matter the most are standing reach and wingspan. Height is more of a reference.

 

Without Cade Cunningham though, I fear we're doomed...

 

I knew it was coming? I'm thinking he knows but did not divulge because it was not good. Just a thought!

 

It’ll be interesting to see him standing next to Clint on Wednesday night. I hope somebody whose in attendance is paying attention

 

Lock him into the practice facility with Hakeem for a week straight and let em sleep in a tent.

 

Yeah that's a fair point in theory, but all the best rim protectors in the league are centers. There's got to be a reason for that, or why wouldn't they all do what you just suggested?

 

Rim protectors are not necessarily the best man-to-man defenders. The benefit to playing a switchable defender at the 5 is that offenses can force switches.

 

Are his ankles going to be a continuous problem should be the real focus.

 

I like that suggested line up but don't think Jabari's frame is ready to bang with some of the bigger 5's right now. Give him a year or two to put on more muscle and that I'm in. Right now I'd say Sengun is better prepared physically to be a 5 with Jabari in help defense position.

 

KD?

 

Thought it was length....

 

I’ve always thought Sengun would be our franchise 5. But I’m starting to have my doubts…

 

He is 20. He will have ups and downs, but the talent is there, the drive, the confidence, and I think also the chemistry with the other young guys.

 

I don’t know about that. Williams, Gobert, and Bam are all in the discussion for DPOY.

 

I like to round up; but if you put him as a 7ft, wouldn't that trigger people... 7ft = injury prone for some fans. . Or maybe not, it's whatever the narrative people like to use if they predispose in liking a player or not.

 

I think it has to be at least 7'1, but usually taller. Though, I think predisposition also is a factor.