Jabari Smith Jr.
#10PF · Houston Rockets
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 278 | 13.6 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 43.8% | 34.6% | 79.7% |
| 2025-26 | 66 | 15.6 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 45.3% | 36.1% | 77.7% |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 7.4 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 50.0% | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 45.4% | 36.3% | 81.1% |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$36.0M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jabari Smith Jr.'s contract with the Houston Rockets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $6.0M per year over 6 years, this is a role player contract. Jabari's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 22 years old, Jabari is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jabari Smith Jr. earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 278 career games, Jabari has averaged 13.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Jabari's strongest metric is FG% at 4376.6, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.5, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Jabari ranks 23rd in overall performance. Jabari will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Houston Rockets.
Current Sentiment
Media views Jabari Smith Jr. as a promising but inconsistent third option for Houston's core. Recent performances show flashes of competence, though he hasn't yet delivered MVP-caliber consistency expected. At $6M annually, his contract represents reasonable value for a developing 23-year-old talent. Kevin Durant's endorsement and improved skill development generate cautious optimism about his ceiling. Fans remain split: hopeful he'll elevate further, skeptical he'll become a true franchise pillar.
Transaction History
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