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Jabari Smith Interview with Taylor Rooks

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BonziWellsGOAT, Jul 13, 2022.

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  1. BonziWellsGOAT

    BonziWellsGOAT Member

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    Not sure if it deserves its own thread (lock if needed) but it's definitely an interesting watch and gives us some insight into the newest Rocket.

     
    #1 BonziWellsGOAT, Jul 13, 2022
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    Good stuff.
     
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  3. Salvy

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    Did he say he would have cooked Michael Jordan thou?
     
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  4. Rokman

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    1st page. How exciting.
     
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  5. Invisible Fan

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    Seems like his personality is a heavy thinker. His confidence isn't the natural alpha type but from the amount of work, effort and thought he puts into things.

    I imagine his swag isn't innate but comes from how he meets/exceeds his commitments (awards, records, achievements). Reinforces the hard worker persona heard before the draft.

    Dude is also diplomatic for his age. Very self aware on and off the court.

    I hope he develops those further into career pillars, and NBA life doesn't turn what seems like a mature personality into a nutcase.
     
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  6. PWR

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    He's got the right answers.

    Defense, defense, and more defense.
     
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    he siad he wants to make the all defense team. last four rookies to do that are, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, MJ, and Bird. Lord have mercy if he makes that list he will have to turn water into wine on this team
     
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  8. Dr of Dunk

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    You sure about that list?
     
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    Prop to him and his family. What a great young man!
     
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  10. don grahamleone

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    It deserves its own thread.

    [​IMG]

    (P.S. ... only a true Rockets fan names themselves Bonzi Wells 6 years after he retired.)
     
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  11. RKREBORN

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    Jabari Smith interviews like Jabari Parker
     
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    Great interview, love our rook's demeanor and personality.
     
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    Deleted. Dr of Dunk was right here.
     
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    To this day, I think this kid is one of the greatest press interviewers I have ever seen. Too bad he didn't make it.

     
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    I think it's returning the answer to the wrong question. Olajuwon made 2nd team all-defensive team his rookie year... Bird never made 1st or 2nd his rookie year. Manute Bol should be on the list, too, from what I recall.
     
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    yeah he made the same mistake i did. not sure what the list of players is and how rare it is.
     
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    He interviews really well.
     
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    Hakeem, Duncan, Robinson, Bol, and Kareem are the only ones I could find. All big men, assuming I didn't miss anybody.
     
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  20. peleincubus

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    none since the 80's he isnt making that team then. green probably has a better chance of making the all star team than that.
     
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