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Jabari Smith

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


February 12, 1977: Jabari Smith Sr. Born

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

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2000: NBA Draft

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

2001: Cousin Drafted First Overall

In 2001, Jabari Smith Sr.'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 in Game 4 of the 2005 Eastern Conference First Round against the Miami Heat, playing for 44 seconds and recording no stats as the Nets were swept by Miami.

January 16, 2023: Jabari Smith Jr. tells LeBron James about his father

On January 16, 2023, Jabari Smith Jr. told LeBron James that James played against his father in James's first NBA game ever, which was against the Sacramento Kings.