Jabari Smith Jr. is a power forward who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), as of April 2025. After attending Sandy Creek High School, the 2021 McDonald's All-American and 2021 Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year went to Auburn University from 2021 to 2022. He was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Year and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2022.
Smith Jr. was selected third overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2022 NBA draft. He made it to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team by averaging 12.8 points per contest in the 2022-23 season. He became the youngest player in NBA history to record at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games in 2023. He helped the United States win a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Championship, held in Brazil.
Who is Jabari Smith Jr.'s brother?
Jabari Smith Jr. has an older brother named A.J. Freeman, according to the Auburn Tigers' official website.
Jabari Smith Jr. Cousins
Jabari Smith Jr. has a cousin named Kwame Brown, as per his roster profile on the Auburn Tigers' website.
Kwame Brown
Kwame Brown is a former professional basketball player who was the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. Brown played 12 seasons in the NBA for teams such as the Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers.
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FAQs on Jabari Smith Jr.
A. Jabari Smith Jr. plays as a power forward for the Houston Rockets.
A. Jabari Smith Jr. is 6 foot 10 inches tall.
A. Jabari Smith Jr.'s wingspan is 7 feet 1 inch.
