Houston Rockets bank on modern big man Jabari Smith Jr. for future success

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The Houston Rockets see the future of the NBA in the form of the modern big man, and are pinning their hopes on their own model of this archetype, Jabari Smith Jr. Smith, a 6-foot-10 shooter who excelled defensively on the perimeter and had a solid performance at the center last season, holds potential for the Rockets despite his limitations, but it is yet to be seen whether the team will utilize him as a focal point.

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