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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. MettaWorldPete

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    I haven't been following the draft too closely, but it seems everyone said he'd fit better with Sengun than Banchero, so I'm on cloud nine.
     
  2. DrNuegebauer

    DrNuegebauer Member

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    Really?

    Strengths: most everything about playing basketball (including IQ) - including elite level shooting and defence

    Weaknesses: finishing through contact at the rim, handle needs work
     
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  3. Buck Turgidson

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    OH NOES WHY HE NOT SMILING? RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE BOOO
     
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  4. Rudyc281

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    Oh for sure
     
  5. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    Kenny Smith is a proud poppa
     
  6. MaxRider

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    He’s junior. He fit right in
    Eason. Or defensive wing
     
  7. Rockets34Legend

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  8. Francis3422

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    Do y
    all see him playing SF or PF. I am thinking SF. Looks like his D will be more effective on the perimeter and he will be an above average rebounding SF while he would be a below average rebounding PF. Plus that puts him in an easier spot to sprint to the corners off the rebound.
     
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  9. tehG l i d e

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    Bro...like at least pretend. This day will be looked back upon many times.
     
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  10. couple of d's

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    Would love that
     
  11. xaos

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    Yeah man I can see the vision

    We also have much more flexibility in how we draft/sign players now. This is a big win for Sengun fans as well
     
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  13. Caesar

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    Our group of guys clown around a lot. Wonder if Jabari can mesh with them
     
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    Gotta admit i don't watch college basketball. I watched Banchero's video the other day and thought he looked good but i didn't get excited about him like I was seeing a lot of people on here were. I just watched jabari's video just now..... Goodness, WHAT A CLEAN JUMP SHOT! i was really impressed with his scout video.
     
  16. CircaSurvive

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    I don't like it but I guess in that spot you just have to take him so lets see what happens
     
  17. robbie380

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    If he's Abdur-Rahim with defense and better shooting then that will be excellent
     
  18. Jturbofuel

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    Jabari about to risk it all for Taylor Rooks
     
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  20. Williamson

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    Jabari will complement Josh Christopher nicely.
     
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