[Gatlin] Jabari Smith Jr. on why he’s playing in Summer League: “I’m 20 years old. Why wouldn’t I play? We were 22-60 last year. My rookie year wasn’t perfect, so why not get out here and get reps, play with my new teammates and coaches.”
Jabari Smith Jr. on why he's playing in Summer League:
"I'm 20 years old. Why wouldn't I play? We were 22-60 last year. My rookie year wasn't perfect, so why not get out here and get reps, play with my new teammates and coaches."
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— Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) July 8, 2023
by KryptoNike007
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You love to see it
Damn that’s a perfect response
Same reason Keegan Murray is playing summer league. Sometimes you want to work on a part of your game you normally don’t get to do during the season. Best time to do it is when you’re given the opportunity in a low stress environment
I love the self awareness.
The players association is not gonna like Jabrari. Gotta load manage more
sophomores look like they are all stars in the summer league. some of their teammates can’t even dribble lmao
max christie looks like the 2nd coming of kobe amongst his teammates but he is still younger than most of the rookies drafted in 1st round this year
nba exp is really different
He was the best player in the second half last night.
20-60 is horrible
Fans complain that players don’t play enough yet when they do play and it’s perceived as not important, they get questioned why they’re playing. I’m all for guys playing, I’m a fan, I rather see my 1st-3rd guys play than see 12 others that won’t ever make a team.
seems like a good kid
good attitude
wise beyond his years
Respect.
Great attitude
Has the right attitude which I appreciate. Was a bit of a mixed bag last night, though hat tip to the second half. He was great. Still have a hard time believing in his offensive game. Just feels too robotic and clunky. I think my favorite part of his offensive game yesterday was some of his passing.
This guy’s a pro
Oh I love that. He’s absolutely right, but also what a stupid thing to ask in the first place. Great answer.
+5 legacy points for Jabari Smith Jr.
This is the correct answer and speaks highly of his professionalism and work ethic.
I like this kid. You seem him playing summer league, yoga (high level), boxing, etc. No excuses. He’s going to have a break out year now that he’s got a coach who will put him positions to succeed.
I love this kid so much
Love this guy, expecting him to be a star very soon
Pretty much ideal size for a modern PF, great skillset and the right mindset by all accounts
Reminds me the last year Jaylen Brown played Summer League it was clear he was so much better the everyone out there and he was going to take a leap. Murray and Jabari are in the same boat
I love this mentality. I still think he’s going to be a perennial all-star, all-nba player. He’s so freaking huge already and his body is still filling out. He’s a lot better than people have been giving him credit for and I thought that before watching him last night.
Good mentality to have. This team definitely needs guys like that – it’s part of the reason we overpaid FVV.
He’s the guy I want the Blazers to wind up with in the Dame trade.
Get Jovic, Jaquez Jr, Jabari Smith Jr, and some frp’s. Dame to Miami and Martin or Herro and a pick to Houston or something along those lines.
Love the energy.
Great answer and love his mindset however if he gets injured seriously, watch how quickly the perspective on him changes to “he shouldn’t have played in summer league!”
Here’s hoping he has a healthy summer league.
what kind of moron asks that question
This is what summer league was intended to be. A place for guys on the fringe fighting for a spot on the roster to earn it, and a place for younger guys years 1-4 to practice their new skills with NBA level competition.
Perfect answer.
Great response
play all you want Bari done mind em
Its not like he was going to waste it. Its genuine hormonal hunger cant be controlled.
Its not like he was going to waste it. Its genuine hormonal hunger cant be controlled.
Ima be real chief that might be the dumbest interview question of the early season so far- “Hey bro how come you’re playing basketball.” I stg half us dumbass nephews on r/nba would ask better questions that these reporters lmao
This guy deserves better than the Rockets