Jabari Smith facts for kids
Jabari Montsho Smith Sr. (born February 12, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Booker T. Washington (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 2000–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2001 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2001–2002 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2002 | CB Granada |
| 2003–2004 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2004–2005 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2006–2007 | Beşiktaş Cola Turka |
| 2007–2008 | Pardis Mottahed Qazvin BC |
| 2009 | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
| 2009 | Conquistadores de Guaynabo |
| 2010 | Pioneros de Quintana Roo |
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Playing Basketball: Jabari Smith's Career
After playing college basketball at Louisiana State University, Jabari Smith was chosen by the Sacramento Kings. This happened in the second round of the 2000 NBA draft. Being drafted means a team picks a player to join their professional league.
He played for a few NBA teams over five years. These teams included the Kings, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the New Jersey Nets. In total, he played 108 games in the NBA. He averaged about 3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Jabari Smith also played basketball in other countries. He played in Spain, Turkey, Iran, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. His last team was Pioneros de Quintana Roo in Mexico.
Jabari Smith's Family Life
Jabari Smith Sr. has a son named Jabari Smith Jr.. His son is also an NBA player. He plays for the Houston Rockets. Before joining the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers.
Jabari Smith Sr.'s cousin is Kwame Brown. Kwame Brown was a very important player in the 2001 NBA draft. He was chosen as the very first player overall.
See also
In Spanish: Jabari Smith para niños
