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Jabari Smith

Jabari Montsho Smith Sr. is a former American professional basketball player who spent four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played in the NBA for four seasons.


6 hours ago : Jabari Smith Jr. Involved in Kevin Durant Trade Talks: Knicks, Wolves Interested

Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets is mentioned as a potential trade candidate amid Kevin Durant trade rumors. The Knicks and Timberwolves are reportedly interested in Durant, with Smith possibly being part of a deal.

February 12, 1977: Jabari Smith Sr. Born

On February 12, 1977, Jabari Montsho Smith Sr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2000: Drafted by Sacramento Kings

In 2000, after playing college basketball at Louisiana State University, Jabari Smith Sr. was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the NBA draft.

2001: Kwame Brown Drafted First Overall

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

May 1, 2005: Final NBA game

On May 1, 2005, Jabari Smith Sr. played his final NBA game, Game 4 of the 2005 Eastern Conference First Round against the Miami Heat as a member of the New Jersey Nets. He played for 44 seconds and recorded no stats. The Nets lost the game.

January 16, 2023: Smith Jr. references Sr.'s career to Lebron James

On January 16, 2023, during Jabari Smith Jr.'s rookie season with the Houston Rockets, he told LeBron James during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers that James played against his dad, Jabari Smith Sr., in James' first NBA game with Sacramento.