Jabari Smith Jr.‘s development has gone differently than most thought it would. But that doesn’t mean it’s been bad.
The Rockets selected Smith Jr. number three overall in the draft nearly six months ago after he flourished at Auburn, and he was widely considered one of, if not the best shooters in the country. To no surprise, many expected Smith Jr. to light it up from behind the arc in his rookie campaign. It hasn’t happened yet, but the 19-year-old’s growth is still trending upward, thanks to his performance in other areas on the court.
Before entering the league, there was concern surrounding Smith Jr.