History of Jabari Smith Jr. in Timeline

Jabari Smith Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He is known for his time playing college basketball for the Auburn Tigers before entering the professional league.

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1985: Hakeem Olajuwon's record

In 1985, Hakeem Olajuwon was the last Rockets player before Jabari Smith Jr to average 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in three straight games.

1999: All American selection since Chris Porter in 1999

In 1999, Chris Porter had an All American selection for the Auburn Tigers, the most recent selection until Jabari Smith Jr in 2022.

2001: Kwame Brown First Pick

In 2001, Kwame Brown, Jabari Smith Jr.'s distant cousin, was the first overall pick in the NBA draft.

May 13, 2003: Jabari Smith Jr. Born

On May 13, 2003, Jabari Montsho Smith Jr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets.

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October 9, 2020: Commitment to Auburn University

On October 9, 2020, Jabari Smith Jr. announced his commitment to play college basketball for Auburn University, choosing them over offers from other universities.

2021: Top Player in the 2021 Class

In 2021, Jabari Smith Jr. was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class.

January 11, 2022: Career High Against Alabama

On January 11, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. scored a then career-high 25 points against Alabama, contributing to an 81–77 victory for the Auburn Tigers.

February 16, 2022: Career High Against Vanderbilt

On February 16, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. recorded a career-high 31 points in a 94–80 victory over Vanderbilt.

April 5, 2022: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 5, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility, and was projected as a top-three selection.

October 2, 2022: Preseason Debut

On October 2, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. made his preseason debut, scoring 21 points and shooting 5-of-8 from three in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.