Table of Biography
Jabari Smith Jr. is a popular American Professional Basketball Player. Jabari Smith Jr. is widely known as a player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association.
Early Life and Childhood
Jabari Smith Jr. was born on May 13, 2003, in the city of Fayetteville, Georgia, United States. His age is 20 years as of 2024 and his full name is Jabari Montsho Smith Jr.
Similarly, he is American by nationality and practices Christianity by religion. However, his zodiac sign is Taurus by date of birth.
Talking about his family members, his father’s name is Jabari Smith Sr. who was also a basketball player by profession and his mother’s name is Taneskia Purnell. Likewise, he has an older brother named A.J.
Jabari Smith Jr. – Education
In terms of his educational background, he has done his schooling at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia. Later, he graduated in 2022 from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
Career and Professional Life
Moving on to his career, he began playing basketball at the age of five, under the tutelage of his father. While in the NBA, his father noticed him and decided to shape him into a player who despite his tall stature would win with shooting rather than size. He joined the Atlanta Celtics on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit at the age of 15.
Similarly, he entered his freshman season scoring 31 points on 16 shots in a 94-80 win over Vanderbilt on February 16, 2022. He had his sixth double-double of the season in his NCAA Tournament, tallying 20 points and 14 rebounds. Also, he was projected as a top-three pick in the 2022 NBA draft and a possible first-round pick.
Likewise, he represented the United States at the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Belem, Brazil. He led the US to a gold medal by averaging 13.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Also, he made his summer league debut in a 91-77 loss to the Orlando Magic, tallying 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Furthermore, he made his regular-season debut on October 19, 2022, scoring 17 points, seven rebounds, and an assist in a 117-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 17 points, grabbed six rebounds, stole one, and blocked one shot in a 122-121 win over the Phoenix Suns on December 2, 2022.
Additionally, he set a career-high with 27 points, three blocks, and eight rebounds against the Sacramento Kings on January 13, 2023. He grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 30 points in a 134-125 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers on March 9. Also, he hit the game-winning three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 17.
Caption: Jabari Smith Jr. playing basketball. Source: Instagram
Brand Endorsements
Aside from Jabari Smith Jr.’s earnings from basketball, he is also associated with endorsing brands such as Jordan, Nike, McDonald’s, etc. Moreover, he appeared in several commercials which have contributed to his net worth. Furthermore, we may be able to see him collaborating with some more brands to support their products in the coming days.
Awards and Nomination
Smith was a McDonald’s All-American as well as Mr. Georgia Basketball. Similarly, he was named an All-American and was named the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. Likewise, he was named a member of the All-SEC first team and a second-team All-American, the Tigers’ first All-American selection since Chris Porter in 1999.
Net Worth 2024
Smith has an estimated net worth of approximately $9.7 million but his exact salary is not available. Similarly, most of his income is generated from his professional basketball career. Additionally, he has worked very hard to get this fame and is on the way to building his net worth in the future.
Caption: Jabari Smith Jr. posing for the photo. Source: Instagram
Relationship Status
Smith is in a relationship with his beautiful girlfriend Jasmine. Jasmine is a student at LSU. However, he has not revealed anything about how they both met and started dating each other. Moreover, they aren’t married yet but they might tie the knot in the future. Also, he doesn’t seem to have any past relationships or previous engagements.
Scandal
Smith is always seen as being concerned with his professional life and stays alert to any rumors or controversies that would hinder his reputation. Furthermore, he maintains a distance from the media and avoids getting involved in any controversial activities that can hinder his career.
Jabari Smith Jr. – Body Measurements
Talking about Smith’s height he is 6 Feet 11 inches tall and weighs 100kg. Similarly, he has a good physique but his accurate body measurements are unknown. Moreover, he has a stunning pair of dark brown eyes and black hair. Also, his dress size is 9 and his shoe size is 14(US).
Caption: Jabari Smith Jr. posing for the photo. Source: Instagram
Social Media
Smith is active on Instagram, where he has 177k followers on Instagram and owns an Insta account @jabarismithjr. Similarly, his Twitter handle is @jabarismithjr with 60k followers.