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NBA Draft 2022: Number one pick snub 'definitely added a chip', says Jabari Smith
Paolo Banchero was the surprise number one pick by the Orlando Magic at Thursday's NBA Draft, leaving Jabari Smith to go to the Rockets.
- Stats Perform
NBA Draft 2022: It's a wing's league as size, shooting dominates selections
Front offices continued to their pivot towards skill and defensive flexibility, as Paolo Banchero was taken first in Thursday's NBA Draft.
- Associated Press
Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick
After falling to the third overall pick by the Houston Rockets after most projected him to go No. 1 in the NBA draft, Jabari Smith Jr. wasn't worried about the two teams that didn't pick him. “Ultimately I just want to win championships and be labeled as a winner, always deep in the playoffs, somebody always competing for championships," Smith said. Rockets general manager Rafael Stone was thrilled that Smith was still available when their slot came up.
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