Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had a tremendous game during NBA 2K24 Summer League on Sunday.
Smith finished with a game-high 38 points (13-25 FG, 9-10 FT) during a victory over the Pistons. He also added 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block during the stellar performance.
But perhaps the most memorable moment of the match came when former No. 2 overall pick, James Wiseman, picked Smith up on the perimeter during the third quarter. Smith spotted up beyond the arc and received the ball, then nailed a dribble jumper for three points.
It was one of multiple field goals Smith made with Wiseman credited as the primary defender and it was beautiful to watch:
Jabari Smith Jr….sheesh pic.twitter.com/0AAFNc96tg
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) July 9, 2023
As he made his way back to the other end of the court, Smith appeared to say that Wiseman “can’t guard him at all” while maintaining eye contact with the Pistons bench.
Later in the quarter, Smith also beat Wiseman at the rim and drew contact for an and-one foul. It was a wonderfully encouraging sequence for the Houston forward.
Jabari Smith Jr cooks Wiseman and finishes the reverse with the bump pic.twitter.com/P2RasPxn3Z
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) July 9, 2023
Smith, who had an incredible buzzer-beater to secure the first victory for Houston during NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas, looks primed for a potential breakout campaign next season.
He will join a starting lineup that also includes the likes of Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Alperen Sengun.
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