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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

    626 vote(s)
    89.7%

  2. NO

    72 vote(s)
    10.3%
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  1. MorningZippo

    MorningZippo Member

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    There's a reason he was available at 3. Now it makes sense why we were willing to explore trading up. We knew he'd drop to 3, and there's a clear drop off in potential.

    I was wrong about Green. I hope I'm wrong again.
     
    #81 MorningZippo, Jun 23, 2022
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    I still think it could be a trade.

    If not I cant complain tho
     
    #82 TheJuice, Jun 23, 2022
  3. Amel

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    Great pick...I think Banchero was the safer pick, but Smith might have more upside...just glad its not Chet who I think will have health issues, probably bone related...dont wish the guy anything but the best, just worried we qould waste a 3rd pick
     
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    people talking about Jabari's lack of shot creation. But Rockets have 1 million shot creators and no shooters or defenders.

    Put Jabari in the corner not Jalen Green.
     
    #84 DreamShook, Jun 23, 2022
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    I’m so Happy.
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    Perfect fit
     
    #85 jnuge90, Jun 23, 2022
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  6. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    This is Christmas tbh.

    I haven’t been this happy since Dwight chose us over the Lakers loo
     
    #86 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 23, 2022
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    I don't know if he's just mad that he didn't go #1 overall or what but he looked really really mad. Not happy at all when he got picked by the rockets.
     
    #87 harold bingo, Jun 23, 2022
  8. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    We need a Center. Trade up for Williams
     
    #88 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 23, 2022
  9. DreamShook

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    The #3 pick historically plays really well.
     
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    I saw the Rashard Lewis comp with better defense too.
     
    #90 Jturbofuel, Jun 23, 2022
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    Rockets fans who cares about culture... our best 2 players have elite work ethic. This is how you build culture
     
    #91 xaos, Jun 23, 2022
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    He just had a good interview on XM. He said I am happy to be going to a place that I am wanted. He said he will do whatever the Rockets want him to do.
     
    #92 rocketlaunch, Jun 23, 2022
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  13. Verbal Christ

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    Dieng, Jalen Williams, Daley Terry, Liddell or Beuchamp for me.
     
    #93 Verbal Christ, Jun 23, 2022
  14. Noob Cake

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    This is good for Sengun.

    Sengun can play more point since Jabari can't initiate offense.

    No Paolo to steal his ball.
     
    #94 Noob Cake, Jun 23, 2022
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  15. Two Sandwiches

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    Settle a debate :

    My brother says Jabari cannot guard an NBA center.



    Thoughts?
     
    #95 Two Sandwiches, Jun 23, 2022
  16. CXbby

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    @Clutch on cloud 9. Congrats. I thought Paolo was underrated but Jabari is going to be great and he is the perfect fit with my favorite player Sengun. You can't ask for a better fit.
     
    #96 CXbby, Jun 23, 2022
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    Not mad at getting Jabari. Welcome to Houston
     
    #97 YOLO, Jun 23, 2022
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  18. larsv8

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    The Rockets didn’t blow the pick.
     
    #98 larsv8, Jun 23, 2022
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    He wont have to, he's a forward
     
    #99 CXbby, Jun 23, 2022
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    #100 DeBeards, Jun 23, 2022
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