Height
6'11"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
22
College
Auburn
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 278 | 15.4 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 45.0% | 34.6% | 79.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 67 | 15.4 | 6.8 | 1.9 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$12.4M
Guaranteed
$36.0M
AAV
$12.4M/yr
Performance Analysis
Jabari Smith Jr. earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a young developing player, with room to grow into a larger role. This season, Jabari is putting up 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game across 278 games. Jabari's strongest area is RPG at 6.8, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.9 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Jabari ranks 26th. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 22, Jabari's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Houston Rockets.
Current Sentiment
Jabari Smith Jr. shows flashes of offensive competence but hasn't elevated beyond inconsistent starter status. Media highlights individual performances while acknowledging role limitations in Houston's system. His C+ grade reflects underperformance relative to lottery pick expectations despite reasonable contract value. Fans remain patient but increasingly skeptical about his All-Star trajectory and defensive impact. The narrative centers on unrealized potential rather than either breakthrough success or outright failure.
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