Help the Rockets win the championship first, and then live in Houston! The 22-year-old star speaks out with a domineering voice, demonstrating his high emotional intelligence

Rockets' 22-year-old power forward Jabbarry Smith Jr. is very likely to be the Rockets' starting No. 4 next season. Although he was missing for a month due to a finger injury last season and his starting position was taken away by Amen Thompson, as the Rockets' best power forward, Jabbarry Smith Jr. is more suitable for starting as a starting player, especially the Rockets' starting position lacks people in the backcourt. Next season, Amen Thompson is likely to become a starting shooting guard rather than a starting power forward. After all, as the Rockets' most comprehensive player, Amen Thompson can play 5 positions alone.

Durant should be the absolute main force in the small forward position next season. As the Rockets power forward, Jabbarry Smith Jr. is taller and has stronger shooting ability. Especially compared with Amen Thompson and Ethan, Smith Jr. is simply a stable sharpshooter.

Last season, Smith Jr. played 57 times for the Rockets, averaged 12.2 points, 7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.7 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%. It can be said that in the three years since joining the Rockets, Smith Jr.'s three-point shooting percentage has been improving every year. At Auburn University, Smith Jr. was the sharpshooter in the team. Some media also believe that whether Smith Jr. can make more three-pointers next season and maintain a stable shooting percentage is still worth looking forward to whether the Rockets can reach the championship. In addition to being constantly improving, Smith Jr. is actually a young player with high emotional intelligence. The 22-year-old said that he directly expressed his views during an interview. Smith Jr. was very happy because the Rockets gave Smith Jr. an early contract extension this summer. He said the Rockets have a high opinion of him, which makes him feel good, and he wants to spend his career here, which is where he wants to come.

Smith Jr. said that he loves the city of Houston, likes the style of the coaching staff, and prefers the lineup and team. He is preparing to create something special, win the game and win an NBA championship for the Rockets. Because Houston is a great city, he is happy to be here and get trust.

In other words, we can also regard this passage as Smith Jr.'s future two goals in the Rockets: the first is naturally to help the Rockets win the championship. They will have such an opportunity next season. The arrival of Durant, Finney Smith, Okogie and Capela directly transformed the Rockets into a top team, which is still worth looking forward to. In addition, although he is only 22 years old, he thinks Houston is the best for him. He wants to spend his life with the Rockets and play with the Rockets until retirement. Although this idea is a bit wishful thinking, if Smith Jr. is improving every year, growing and getting better every year, it is definitely not impossible for one person and one city.

Being able to say such words in the interview obviously reflects the domineering aura of the 22-year-old power forward, and Smith Jr.'s high emotional intelligence. It’s a pity that this talented player has not been able to show his potential earlier, but now, with Durant next season, I believe Smith Jr. will learn more and perform better.