Jabari Smith is an NBA player currently playing for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets drafted him in the first round overall 3rd pick in the 2022 draft. The American college basketball player was part of the Auburn Tigers and the son of Sacramento Kings legend Jabari Smith Sr. He is one of the highest-ranked players in the class of 2021.
From being a sophomore at Sandy Creek High School to the power forward of the Auburn Tigers, Jabari has come a long way.
Jabari was born to an American couple in Fayetteville, Georgia on May 13, 2003. His father Jabari Smith Sr. was a former American professional basketball player who played for Sacramento Kings.
Seeing his father play basketball from an early age, Smith always wanted to play this beautiful game.
Jabari started playing as a sophomore at Sandy Creek High School. He had a great start for a junior. He averaged 24.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game.
Jabari Smith Auburn University SOURCE: Twitter @jabarismithll The Sandy Creek star also played for the Atlanta Celtics on Amateur Athletic Union Circuit. He had offers from many colleges including North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Auburn. However, Smith joined Auburn Tigers for college basketball.
The basketball genius won the Gold Medal representing the United States in Brazil's FIBA Americas U16 Championship.
US Team winning the FIBA U-16 Championship in Brazil SOURCE: FIBA The star forward is the highest-ranked player to have ever committed to Auburn in the modern recruiting era.
He was in McDonald's All-American and Jordan Brand Classic for the year 2021. That's a great achievement record for an 18-year-old.
Jabari Smith is currently 18 years old. This is just the beginning of his college. He is now entirely focused on his basketball journey. Having achieved much at such a tender age, Jabari is motivated to win more and make his parents proud.
He doesn't post pictures of any girls on his social media. He usually posts inspirational quotes and training pictures on Instagram. He is private about his love life. Maybe he doesn't want others to know about his love life. He may have a crush or a girlfriend. Who knows?
As of now, he has no affairs or any girlfriends.
Jabari Smith has an estimated net worth of more than $5 Million. Jabari has just started playing for Rockets after the 2022 NBA Draft. Auburn is known for paying a good amount to its players. Smith also has his dad playing NBA for so long. He is involved in business with his dad.
Jabari Smith rocking in matching full black outfit and sneakers SOURCE: Instagram @jabarismithjr Smith likes to wear branded clothes and shoes. His personal favorites are Adidas and customized t-shirts. Whenever a new Adidas product drops, you know where he is. The Auburn star is currently associated with Peak Performance Project.
Smith signed a 4 year / $40,330,432 contract with the Houston Rockets, including $40,330,432 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $10,082,608.
Jabari Smith is a former player of the Sacramento Kings. He has a son named Jabari Smith Jr. who is famously called by his own father's name- Jabari Smtih.
Smith has a cousin named Kwame Brown who is also a former American professional basketball player. The Auburn forward has basketball running in his genes.
Jabari Smith for US National Team SOURCE: Sports Illustrated He has an awesome relationship with his teammates from Auburn. They share a sibling-like bond.
