Jabari Smith Jr. was born on May 13, 2003 in Fayetteville, Georgia. He is a professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA, where he has played since being selected with the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. During his freshman year at Auburn University, Smith helped lead the team to their first ever AP poll number one ranking and an SEC regular season championship, and was named an All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. In his professional career with the Rockets, Smith has continued to showcase his skills as a talented and versatile player.





