Jabari Smith Jr: Net Worth, Salary, Family, and Career Stats

Many fans consider the NBA a league where legacies are often continued. LeBron James‘ son, Bronny James, is expected to continue his legacy in the league, similar to what Gary Payton II and Tim Hardaway Jr. continue to do for their NBA royalty fathers. Jabari Smith Jr. is also the son of a former NBA player, but his father never saw similar heights of success as the aforementioned names.

Smith was born to Jabari Smith Sr. and Taneskia Purnell on May 13, 2003, in Fayetteville, Georgia. As a 21-year-old, he currently plays for the Houston Rockets and is one of the fresh, young talents on their roster. In this article, we dig deeper into knowing more about the young phenomenon that is trying to make waves in the NBA.

Jabari Smith Jr. Early Life

Jabari Smith Jr. was born to former NBA player Jabari Smith Sr. and Taneskia Purnell on May 13, 2003 in Fayetteville, Georgia. He started playing basketball from a very young age under the mentorship of his dad. Take a look below to learn more about Jabari’s life.

Jabari Smith Jr. Biography

Player Information	Details
Full Name	Jabari Smith Jr.
Position	Power Forward
DOB	May 13, 2003 (21)
Height	6ft 10in (2.08m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Hometown	Fayetteville, Georgia
Current Team	Houston Rockets (2022-Present)
Draft	2022: 1st round, 3rd overall pick (selected by the Houston Rockets)
Debut	October 19, 2022
Girlfriend	Jasmine A.
Salary	$10,082,608

Jabari Smith Jr. Career

Smith debuted on the NBA floor on October 19, 2022, against the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 17 points and 7 rebounds in a 117-107 loss against the Hawks. Since then, the young NBA player Smith has been on a double-double frenzy, recording his sixth double-double by December 23, 2022. The rookie scored a then-career-high 27 points against the Sacramento Kings on January 13, 2023, and then set another then-career-high 30 points in a 134-125 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. Now let’s look at his total career stats

High School and College Career

Jabari Smith Jr. played varsity basketball at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia. As a junior, he averaged 24.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. As a senior, Smith Jr. averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks per game, leading Sandy Creek to a Class 3A state runner-up finish. Smith Jr. also made the McDonald’s All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic, and Nike Hoop Summit rosters. He finished runners-up for Mr. Basketball USA and was already one of the top players in the 2021 recruitment class. Smith Jr. was a consensus five-star recruit with offers from Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina. However, in October 2020, Smith Jr. committed to playing for Auburn University.

Smith chose Auburn because of its proximity to his hometown and his fitting well in Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl’s style of play. Furthermore, Smith could also receive a much more traditional college experience at Auburn. Though Smith only played as a freshman at Auburn, he averaged 16.9 assists, 7.4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. He declared for the 2022 NBA draft and was projected as a lottery pick and a potential first pick. Here are his stats from his time playing for Auburn:

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2021–22	Auburn	34	34	28.8	.429	.420	.799	7.4	2.0	1.1	1.0	16.9

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Professional Career

Jabari Smith Jr. was selected as the third overall pick by the Houston Rockets in 2022. Though Smith was a projected first pick, he had told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that he wouldn’t have been surprised if the Orlando Magic did not select him as the first pick. Smith’s apprehensions were right, as the Magic selected Paolo Banchero with their pick. Nevertheless, Smith became the highest-drafted player from Auburn, surpassing fourth-overall picks Chris Morris and Chuck Person.

Smith became the first player in franchise history to average 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in three consecutive games since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1985. Smith was voted to the All-Rookie second team by the end of his rookie year. Here is a breakdown of his stats in the NBA:

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2022–23	Houston	79	79	31.0	.408	.307	.786	7.2	1.3	.5	.9	12.8
2023–24	Houston	76	76	31.9	.454	.363	.811	8.1	1.6	.7	.8	13.7
Career		155	155	31.4	.430	.335	.798	7.6	1.4	.6	.9	13.3

Jabari Smith Jr. Awards and Achievements

Jabari Smith Jr. has received the following awards and recognitions in his career over the years:

• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
• Consensus second-team All-American (2022)
• Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
• NABC Freshman of the Year (2022)
• First-team All-SEC (2022)
• SEC Freshman of the Year (2022)
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2022)
• McDonald’s All-American (2021)
• Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
• Nike Hoop Summit (2021)
• Mr. Georgia Basketball (2021)

Jabari Smith Jr Record

According to Statmuse, Jabari Smith Jr’s 16-double-double record is the most by a teenager in the history of the NBA. Furthermore, he became the youngest player in the league’s history to record 1,500 points, 1,000 rebounds, 200 three-pointers made, and 100 blocks before turning 21 last year. Smith scored a career-high 34 points on December 23, 2023, in a game versus the Atlanta Hawks.

Jabari Smith Jr Net Worth and Salary

The exact net worth of Jabari Smith Jr. is not available publicly. However, it is assumed that his primary source of wealth is his NBA contract and various brand endorsements. As per Spotrac, Smith Jr. signed a 4-year, $40,330,432 rookie scale contract with the Rockets in 2022. This earns him an average annual salary of $10,082,608. At the end of the 2024-25 season, Smith Jr. will earn a base salary of $9,700,080.

Jabari Smith Jr. is currently signed with Adidas on an endorsement deal. However, little to no information about his other endorsement deals or earnings from such ventures is available. Here is a breakdown of his contract.

Year	Team	Age	Status	Base Salary
2022-23	Houston Rockets	19	–	$8,882,640
2023-24	Houston Rockets	20	–	$9,326,520
2024-25	Houston Rockets	21	Club	$9,770,880
2025-26	Houston Rockets	22	Club	$12,350,392

Jabari Smith Jr. Girlfriend

Jabari Smith Jr is currently dating Jasmine A, as we can infer from their social media posts. Jasmine attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and posted pictures from her graduation in October 2024. Smith can often be seen commenting on Jasmine’s posts. No further information is available on their relationship’s timeline or about Jasmine in particular.

Jabari Smith Jr. Family

Jabari Smith Jr. is the son of former NBA player Jabari Smith, who played in the league for four seasons. He also has an older brother called AJ and is the nephew of former NBA first-overall pick Kwame Brown. When Smith Sr. started noticing the arrival of taller, international players with scoring prowess in the league, he tried molding his son to have a similar shooting and scoring prowess to a physical package such as height. Smith played for the Atlanta Celtics on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit and was coached by former Auburn point guard Jared Harper’s father.

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