History of Jabari Smith Jr. in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

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 skills on the court and his contributions to the Rockets team.

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1985: Became first Rockets player since 1985 to average 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games.

In March 2023, Jabari Smith Jr. became the first player in the Rockets franchise since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1985 to average over 20 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games.

1999: First All American selection since Chris Porter in 1999.

Jabari Smith Jr.'s selection as an All-American marked the first time since 1999 that an Auburn Tigers player had received the honor, with Chris Porter being the last recipient before him.

2001: Cousin Kwame Brown was the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft.

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

May 13, 2003: Jabari Smith Jr. was born

On May 13, 2003, Jabari Montsho Smith Jr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.

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October 9, 2020: Committed to play college basketball for Auburn University

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

2021: Ranked as a top player in the 2021 class

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

January 11, 2022: Scored a then career-high 25 points against Alabama

On January 11, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. scored a then career-high 25 points in a game against the University of Alabama, helping the Auburn Tigers secure an 81-77 victory.

February 16, 2022: Recorded a career-high 31 points against Vanderbilt

On February 16, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. achieved a new career-high by scoring 31 points against Vanderbilt in a 94-80 victory for Auburn.

April 5, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA draft

On April 5, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. announced his decision to declare for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

October 2, 2022: Made his preseason debut

On October 2, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. made his preseason debut, scoring 21 points for the Houston Rockets in a 134-96 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

2022: Declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Houston Rockets

In 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. declared for the NBA draft after his freshman year at Auburn University and was selected as the third overall pick by the Houston Rockets.