In this year's draft, the changes in the pick swap of Paulo Banchero and Jabari Smith caused these two rookies to receive great attention from the beginning. Banchero only needed two games, especially after scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in the second game against the Kings, he completely dispelled people's doubts about his No. 1 pick. On the other hand, Jabari Smith's life was not as good. So easy.
After being suppressed by Banchero in the first game, Smith showed his poor shooting percentage in the second game. He only made 5 of 19 shots in the game. It was not until the third game that Smith found his form and used one game. A game of 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks proved that he was still the player who had been predicted to be the No. 1 pick for more than half a year. Just recently, Smith took some time out of his busy schedule to accept an exclusive interview with the famous sports website B/R.
Lost No. 1 pick, shocked but not angry, now a member of Houston
When Smith discussed his feelings about being selected with the third overall pick, he said bluntly: "I was surprised because almost everyone knew that I was with There have been exchanges between the two teams with higher picks, and it is obviously more likely to be selected before Rockets "
" However, Smith later added that after that moment of surprise, he fell into a long period of confusion. Waiting until Stone got that call and knowing he was a member of the Rockets was no longer a disappointment. First of all, the most fundamental problem is that he has realized his dream and can enter NBA. Secondly, he has come to a team that really suits him.
Smith said that his first belief in being selected was that he wanted to integrate into the team as quickly as possible and give everything to make the team win, just because the team that gave him the opportunity was the Houston Rockets, and Not other teams.
understands his own strengths and weaknesses, and believes that he can continue to improve.
When talking about his performance in the summer league, Smith said that he knows where his strengths are, just like Jaylen Green gave him the same advice, continue to do the same. What he is best at is gradually improving his condition, and he finally performed in the third game.
When fans discussed his lack of ability to hold the ball, Smith responded: "This is indeed a problem for me, but I believe this is a skill I can eventually master as my age and ability improve, but now "I can't show off my ball-handling skills like Curry ."
Then Smith said that since the beginning of the summer league, many fans have been saying some crazy things, but only he and the team know best. How to play and how to train and improve. Many people said that he did not do dribbling training, but this has been a required course for him from the first day of training camp.
Who does Smith want to play against most in the new season? Smith is also a trash talker.
For the new season, Smith talked about the two players he most wants to play against. One is LeBron James, because he is such a One of the iconic figures growing up in this generation is Curry. Smith wanted to feel the pressure from the greatest point guard in the league.
When asked whether he would trash talk his opponents on the court, Smith said a little greenly that although his level of trash talk is very high, he is not the kind of person who takes the initiative to talk. In this regard, Dream Green and Morant may become the top players in the field. Indeed, in last year's playoffs these two fully demonstrated their trash-talking skills to the fans.
Expectations for the new season, continue to contribute, strive for the best defensive team
When talking about his expectations for the new season, Smith confidently stated that he just wants to contribute to victory on the court, and scoring and data are not things he focuses on. Strive to be a person who can help the team win and stay on the court at the last and most critical moment. As a player, this is the greatest success.
Talking about 's best rookie , Smith said that he is certainly confident to be included in the selection list, and he will become the pride of the team on the defensive end. His height of 2.08 meters and quick pace will make him an opponent. A nightmare, and could become a nuisance to his opponents himself as he gets stronger and faster.
As for the biggest expectation of the new season, Smith said that he hopes that he can enter the All-Defensive Team, because between now and the start of the game, he still has a lot of time to prepare for the regular season, and when the regular season starts, Smith hopes to start from the first team. He's in the discussion for Defensive Player of the Year from the moment the buzzer blows on a game.
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