Jabari Smith Jr. Is Excited to Go Up Against LeBron and Steph | Taylor Rooks Interview

The new Houston Rockets draft pick was live in the B/R App with Taylor Rooks and he opens up about who he wants to guard in the NBA, falling to pick #3 on draft night and more. All of Taylor Rooks’ past interviews are also available via podcast! 0:00 - 1:20 - Dealing with NBA Media 1:21 - 3:54 - His Fantasy Football team 3:55 - 6:28 - Playing at Summer League 6:29 - 8:38 - Jabari’s Draft Night Emotions 8:39 - 13:00 - “Surprised” to Fall to Pick 3 13:01 - 15:30 - Dealing with Pressure and Expectations 15:31 - 16:55 - His Case for ROTY 16:56 - 18:19 - Playing Lock Down Defense 18:20 - 20:15 - Wants to Guard LeBron and Steph 20:16 - 21:45 - Grinding During Practice 21:46 - 28:14 - Growing Up Quickly 28:15 - 30:08 - Wanted to play at Kentucky Growing Up 30:09 - 31:00 - TyTy Washington and Jalen Green Breakdowns 31:01 - 33:18 - Confidence is Going to Help His Game 33:19 - 33:48 - What’s Success for Houston This Year? 33:49 - 35:50 - Excited to Play the Warriors 35:51 - 39:00 - Top Atlanta Rappers 39:01 - 40:19 - Highs and Lows of High School Ball 40:20 - 41:11 - Trash Talking Draymond, Ja and KD 41:12 - 43:50 - Chet Holmgren’s Abilities 43:51 - 44:25 - Personal and Team Goals 44:26 - 46:10 - Looks up to LeBron 46:11 - End - Lou Will and Other Vets Have Helped Him Subscribe: Follow on IG: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: #nba #taylorrooks #jabarismith