Jabari Smith Jr. is an American basketballer here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
Smith is an American currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA League. Let us see more about his net worth, salary, personal life and more.
Jabari Smith Jr. Facts
| Birth Place | Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Father’s Name | Jabari Smith Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Taneskia Purnell |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| College | University of Auburn |
| Net Worth (2022) | $1.5 million |
| Age | 19 |
| Date of Birth | May 13, 2003 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2022 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Playing Career | 2022–present |
| Position | Power forward |
| Teams | Houston Rockets (2022–present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
Jabari Smith Jr. Career
Smith got all the inspiration to purse basketball as his career from his father Jabari Smith Sr. His father is a former NBA player, player for 5 long years for the teams Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers , and New Jersey Nets. His father had the a determination to make his son a basket baller and started training him when he was five years old. As a junior at Sandy Creek high school, he averaged 24.5 points with 10.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. During his super senior season, he averaged 24 points with 10 rebounds and three steals. For his brilliant performance throughout the season, he was named the Mr. Georgia Basketball, Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year , and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-Classification Player of the Year.
Smith became one of the top players in the 2021 class, he got offers from Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech and North Carolina but he rejected all these to play for the Auburn University. He made his college debut against the Morehead State. As a freshman, he averaged 16.9 points with 7.4 rebounds and two assists per game. At the end of his freshman season, Smith received a lot of awards and names for his brilliant performance. Smith entered into the 2022 NBA draft forgoing his college eligibility criteria.
It was believed the Orlando Magic would pick as the number one overall that Smith. But it didn’t happen, instead, he was picked by the Houston Rockets as their third overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. His NBA Summer League debut came against the Orlando Magic, as he scored 10 points with seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal. The Preseason debut Smith came against the San Antonio Spurs on October 2022. At last, the much-awaited NBA debut for Smith came against the Atlanta Hawks in October. He scored 17 points with seven rebounds and an assist in his debut game.
As a rookie he set a record by scoring at least three 3-pointers in six straight games. At present, everything is going well for Smith with the Houston Rockets. He is having a great time playing for the Rockets.
Jabari Smith Jr. Net Worth and Salary
The 6ft guy’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million approximately. The correct numbers are not revealed yet. He signed a 4-year/ $40 million contract with the Houston Rockets. His average salary per year is $10 million. The youngster just started his NBA career, and will soon work towards increasing his digits in the net worth.
Jabari Smith Jr. Personal Life
The Power forward was born to the couple Jabari Smith Sr and Taneskia Purnell on 13 May 2003. Smith’s father is a former NBA player, served for 5 years. He hasn’t disclosed any further information about his parents yet.
The Power forward at the Houston Rockets is currently not dating anyone. His Instagram handle also doesn’t contain any clue about his relationship status. It is said that the 19-year-old is currently concentrating on his career growth and doesn’t have time to think about relationships.
Jabari Smith Jr. Endorsements
Since Jabari is a newbie in the league, he has no endorsements or sponsorships. Wright has all the capabilities to perform well and gain high-paying sponsors and endorsements soon.
FAQs about Jabari Smith Jr.
| What is the age of Jabari Smith Jr.? |
| Jabari Smith Jr. is 19 years old and was born on May 13, 2003. |
| What is the net worth of Jabari Smith Jr.? |
| Jabari Smith Jr. has a net worth of $1.5 million as of 2022. |
| Where was Jabari Smith Jr. born? |
| Jabari Smith Jr. was born in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America. |
| In which year was Jabari Smith Jr. drafted? |
| Jabari Smith Jr. was picked in the 1st round as the 3rd overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. |
| In what position does Jabari Smith Jr. play? |
| Jabari Smith Jr. plays in the position of Power forward. |
| What is Jabari Smith Jr.’s height? |
| Jabari Smith Jr.’s height is 6 ft 11. |
| What is Jabari Smith Jr.’s weight? |
| Jabari Smith Jr.’s weight is 100 kg. |
| Is Jabari Smith Jr. married? |
| No, he is not married. |
| How many kids does Jabari Smith Jr. have? |
| Jabari Smith Jr. doesn’t have a kid. |
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