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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).

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Jabari Smith
Personal information
Born (1977-02-12) February 12, 1977 (age 48)
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
  • Atlanta Metropolitan State (1996–1998)
  • LSU (1998–2000)
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

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.

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