LOVE THE GAME
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
5-Year, $122M Extension with the Houston Rockets
2025
NBA All-Rookie Second Team
2023
All-SEC First Team
2022
SEC Freshman of the Year
2022
Wayman Tisdale Award – National Freshman of the Year
2022
Nike Hoop Summit Selection
2022
McDonald’s All-American
2021
Consensus Top-5 National Recruit
2021
highlights
A rising force in Houston’s resurgence combining sharp shooting, relentless work ethic, and a quiet determination to lead.
Jabari Smith Jr. entered the league with sky-high expectations after a standout freshman season at Auburn, where he earned All-American honors and led the Tigers to an SEC regular season title. Drafted 3rd overall by the Houston Rockets in 2022, he quickly made his presence known, earning All-Rookie Second Team honors and showcasing rare poise, shooting range, and defensive versatility for a first-year forward.
In just his second full season, Smith has become a cornerstone of Houston’s young core. Despite a mid-season hand injury in 2024–25, he returned strong, averaging over 12 points and 7 rebounds while helping the Rockets clinch a division title and the No. 2 seed in the West. With a new five-year, $122 million contract extension, Smith is more than a rising star, he’s a steady, foundational leader for a team on the rise.
BEATS THAT FUEL THE HUSTLE
It is my duty to maximize my potential and work hard every day.
