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Jabari Smith Jr.

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. Known for his shooting and defensive potential, Smith was a highly touted prospect entering the NBA.

2001: Cousin Drafted First Overall

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

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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.

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January 11, 2022: Career-High 25 Points 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.

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

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

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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.

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October 2, 2022: Preseason Debut

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

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January 13, 2023: Career-High 27 Points

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

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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.

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March 24, 2024: Suspension

On March 24, 2024, Jabari Smith was suspended for one game after an altercation with Kris Dunn of the Utah Jazz.

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2024: NBA Season Statistics

In the 2024 NBA season, Jabari Smith Jr. played 57 games for Houston, averaging 12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.

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January 3, 2025: Fractured Hand

On January 3, 2025, Jabari Smith Jr. suffered a fractured hand during a practice, ruling him out for four-to-six weeks.

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June 30, 2025: Contract Extension

On June 30, 2025, Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets agreed to a five-year, $122 million contract extension.

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