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Jabari Smith Jr. sees Rockets star Amen Thompson as ‘most athletic person on the planet’
If you look at athleticism as a whole, with speed, strength, jumping... I don’t think anybody is as fast as him and jumps as high as him.”
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Provides All-World Praise for Amen Thompson
It's no secret the Houston Rockets have one of the strongest young cores in the league, as the roster is filled with young talent from top to bottom. That young
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. teases Kevin Durant over decision to join Warriors
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. teases star teammate Kevin Durant over his 2016 move to the Golden State Warriors.
‘I wanted to be him’: Jabari Smith Jr. grew up admiring new Rockets teammate Kevin Durant
Like many tall basketball players with above-average shooting ability, Jabari Smith Jr. often tried to emulate Kevin Durant. For the 22-year-old forward, Durant’s archetype was something of a blueprint during his developmental years.
Houston Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. Talks Growth and Teammates on Podcast
The Houston Rockets' young core has never shied away from the opportunity to show one another love, which has been evident in their camaraderie over the past co
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Had Stunning Admission About Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr. shared an admission about how new Rockets teammate Kevin Durant was his favorite player growing up until a major decision.
“Favorite Player Until…”: Jabari Smith Jr. Describes Relation With New Teammate Kevin Durant
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. speaks on new teammate Kevin Durant and his relationship with him in his early years.
Jabari Smith on Kevin Durant: He was my favorite player growing up
Honestly he was my favorite player. Honestly until he went to Golden State obviously, that was that kind of threw everybody off [laughs]. You know what I'm saying? He was my favorite player growing up.
Sources: Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. to sign $122M extension
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN.
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‘He’s special’: Jabari Smith Jr. on growth of Houston’s Alperen Sengun
He’s just gotten so much better at reading the gane and making the simple play,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Rockets star ...
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"It's just kind of pray" - Jabari Smith Jr. shares the most effective defensive strategy for guarding KD
"It's just kind of pray" - Jabari Smith Jr. shares the most effective defensive strategy for guarding KD originally appeared ...
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Jabari Smith Jr. Contract Extension: Breaking Down The Rockets Star’s ...
Jabari Smith Jr. is locking in with the Houston Rockets. The 22-year-old forward was drafted as the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA draft and became the key presence in the Rockets’ core.
Behind the Scenes: Jabari Smith's Offseason Grind
Aaron Miller, owner and operator of Elite Basketball Training, gives insight into Jabari Smith's development over the years and what they have focused on this offseason.