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[OFFICIAL] Jabari Smith is the X-Factor thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Os Trigonum, Mar 13, 2023.

  1. Haymitch

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    IMO, every player, every coach, every FO person, every Power Dancer are all X-Factors.
     
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    All those Revlon for nuthing.

    The whole Bench is an XY Factory.
     
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    #45 J.R., Oct 18, 2023
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  6. daywalker02

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    I see him more of a fixated MIP candidate.
     
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    FIFY, Kelly.
     
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    "The table is being set for him to become the Rockets’ franchise player. X-factor -Kelly Iko"
     
  9. Os Trigonum

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    you heard it here first, clutchfans
     
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    Bumping because for some reason 5 of the top 6 threads in GARM right now are about KPJ.

    Jabari is real. I'm a believer in him. He's our XXX Factor.
     
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    Reported.

    No p*rn promotion allowed here.
     
  12. Haymitch

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    It was a reference to the best movie of all-time:

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    Life hack: based on personal experience, I can confirm that it's a bad idea to Google "xxx movie" while on your work computer if you're just trying to look up an image from this Vin Diesel movie.
     
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    Ah he is from Georgia .... so going against his home state.
     
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    Bump, it has official in the name.
     
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    Jabari has truly stepped it up after the All-Star break. Thus for him, he truly needed the extra rest, and it’s done wonders for him.

    I am seeing Smith and Sengun as a future front court All-Star combination.

    Great job by Jabari elevating his game once again. He’s had some clunker games, but the dude is super good at what he does. He is a Power a forward that get rebounds, plays defensive positioning, and has a sweet 3 point shot.
     
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    Ive said that all along. As he goes, so goes the Rockets.
     
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    You're right. He is the ultimate x-factor. His shot and selection is improving, he is working relentlessly to be a consistent rebounder and swings the ball better than the majority of the team. He has some ill-advised shots but that's with KDs confidence in him.

    Reed is becoming a killer, too.

    But, the most underrated x-factor on this team is J.O.
    His hustle, corners and defense are beyond disrespected on this board.

    The stats will show differently, but I would start him over Tari based on balancing the second unit, and more importantly, Josh knows and embraces his role as a 3-d player who doesn't need to score or create shots to make a major impact.

    I hope Ime lets DFS just chill on the bench until his legs strengthen and his shots don't look like Stevie Wonder is making an attempt.



    #FreeNic
     
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    So true on J.O. Best perimeter defender on the team. Started & led in +/- on that Nigerian national team that beat Durant & Team USA too
     

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