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 previously played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. Smith is known for his scoring ability and potential as a high-level NBA player.

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1985: Olajuwon's Record

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

1999: Chris Porter All American Selection

In 1999, Chris Porter was the Tigers All American Selection.

2001: Kwame Brown First Pick in NBA Draft

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 an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA.

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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 Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina. He became the highest-ranked player to commit to Auburn in the modern recruiting era.

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 25 Points Against Alabama

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

February 16, 2022: Career-High 31 Points Against Vanderbilt

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

April 5, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA Draft

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

October 2, 2022: Preseason Debut

On October 2, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. made his preseason debut, scoring 21 points with 5-of-8 shooting from three, along with eight rebounds and two assists in a 134–96 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

2022: Drafted by the Houston Rockets

In 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. was selected by the Houston Rockets with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. This made him the highest-drafted player to come out of Auburn, surpassing Chris Morris and Chuck Person.

January 13, 2023: Career-High 27 Points

On January 13, 2023, Jabari Smith Jr. scored a then career-high 27 points with three blocks and eight rebounds in a game loss against the Sacramento Kings.

December 11, 2023: Career High 34 Points

On December 11, 2023, Jabari Smith Jr. scored a career high 34 points along with 13 rebounds in a 134–127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

March 24, 2024: Suspended One Game

On March 24, 2024, Jabari Smith Jr. was suspended for one game after being involved in an altercation with Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn.

January 3, 2025: Fractured Hand

On January 3, 2025, Jabari Smith Jr. suffered a fractured hand during Houston's practice prior to their game against the Boston Celtics and was ruled out for four-to-six weeks.