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. He is considered a promising young talent in the league.

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1985: Last Rockets Player Before Smith

In 1985, Hakeem Olajuwon was the last player in the Rockets franchise to average 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in three straight games until Jabari Smith Jr. matched that in 2023.

1999: Chris Porter's All-American Selection

In 1999, Chris Porter was selected as All American, the Tigers first All American selection since then.

2001: Kwame Brown First Overall Pick

In 2001, Kwame Brown, a distant cousin of Jabari Smith Jr., 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. committed to play college basketball for Auburn University, choosing them over offers from Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina.

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 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 in a 94–80 victory over Vanderbilt.

April 5, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA Draft

On April 5, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. declared for the 2022 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

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: NBA Draft

In 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. declared for the NBA draft after his freshman season at Auburn. He was then selected by the Houston Rockets as the third overall pick, making him a professional basketball player.

2022: Selection in the 2022 NBA Draft

In 2022, despite expectations of being the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic, Jabari Smith Jr. was selected third overall by the Houston Rockets in the NBA draft.