Jabari Smith Jr.- Net Worth, Draft, Wingspan, Rings and More- Top Five Things You Did Not Know About

For Jabari Smith Jr. basketball was something that ran thick in his blood. His father, Jabari Smith Sr. was drafted as the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2000 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings and went on to play for the likes of the 76ers and the Nets before calling it quits. However, he never won the ultimate prize in the sport. Both father and son would be hoping that Jabari Smith Jr. can do what his father was not able to do. 

Jabari Smith Sr. started training his son when he was five and noticed the arrival of tall international players with strong shooting and decided to mold Smith as a player that, despite his tall height, would win with shooting rather than with size. Slowly over time, Jr. developed his talents and became one of the most talented and sought-after high school prospects in the league. In his senior season, Smith averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks per game. 

Despite offers from Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina, Jr. decided to play for the Auburn Tigers. After just one season with the Tigers, Jabari Smith Jr. decided to declare for the NBA draft. He started all 48 games for the Rockets in his rookie year and averaged 11.8 points per game. We take a look at some of the most burning questions fans have about the star in his second year in the league. 

Jabari Smith Jr. draft 

In the 2022 draft, Jabari Smith Jr. was drafted as the 3rd overall pick in the first round by the Houston Rockets. He was beaten to the top-pick title by Paolo Banchero, who went to the Orlando Magic. 

Jabari Smith Jr. Wingspan 

The 22-year-old stands at six-feet eleven-inch tall. His wing span exceeds the seven-foot mark. 

Jabari Smith Jr. Rings 

Unfortunately, Smith Jr. does not have any championship rings to his name at this point in time. 

Jabari Smith Jr. Net Worth 

According to reports, Smith Jr.’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. 

Jabari Smith Jr. contract 

Jabari Smith Jr. 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. 

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