Jabari Smith Jr. Posts Career-High Stats in Breakout Rockets Season

Jabari Smith Jr. is off to a career-best start for the Houston Rockets in the 2026-27 season, averaging 19.0 points per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 44.7% from three-point range. The forward has elevated his production from last year's 15.9 points per game and 36.8% three-point mark. Benefiting from improved offensive spacing, 25.7% of his shots are wide open compared to 18.5% last season as he displays heightened confidence attacking closeouts.