We mortals cannot comprehend the experience of having 100,000 words written about us and profiles that scrutinize our abilities (or lack thereof) broadcasted across all forms of international media. That’s a head trip.
The emotional security required to navigate the fickleness of public sentiment is beyond any internal strength I possess. Maybe you’re made of sterner stuff. Jabari Smith, Jr. seems to be, and that’s fortunate because the 18-year-old is already a star and will continue to make headlines for years to come.
What’s the fuss about? In one 34-game season for the Auburn Tigers, the 6’10”, 220 lbs freshman averaged 16.