History of Jabari Smith in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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