Twitter reacts to Jabari Smith being selected by the Houston Rockets

What does Twitter have to say about Jabari Smith being selected 3rd overall?

Jabari Smith seemed to be the sure-fire first overall pick, but things changed right before that draft, and the Orlando Magic picked Paolo Banchero. 

Then the Oklahoma City Thunder stuck with their pick and selected Chet Holmgren. 

Then the Houston Rockets selected Smith with the third overall pick. 

As Auburn fans, we all know the talent Smith possesses. 

You could see on his face that he was upset that he fell to the third overall pick. One thing that NBA teams should be afraid of is an upset Smith. 

Smith is the best shooter in this draft class, and he will be able to show that in Houston. 

The Houston Rockets have some talented young players like Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. 

With the help of Smith, this Rocket's team has a chance to go from the worst record in the NBA to a playoff team. 

The Auburn community is upset that Smith fell to the number three pick, but at the end of the day, none of it matters. 

He will be in a great position to start his rookie year and play a good amount of minutes for the Rockets. 

A great example of why it does not matter where you are picked is Michael Jordan. Like Smith, Jordan was selected third overall, showing that no matter where you get drafted, the sky is the limit. 

It is safe to say that every Auburn fan is an honorary Houston Rockets fan going forward. 

I promise you @HoustonRockets fans, you want an angry Jabari Smith. This kid is about to spend his entire life to make Orlando and OKC regret the decision to pass on him.

— 𝕏 P00C (@QUAAAAD) June 24, 2022

cannot believe they let this happen hahaha https://t.co/OrjNEtbkCp

— Drew Oldham (@orangeanddrew) June 24, 2022

Jabari with a chip on his shoulder >>>>>>>

— Allie Davison (@Allie_Davison) June 24, 2022

Michael Jordan was drafted third overall

— Bruce Pearl’s Afro (@AU_barner2) June 24, 2022

possible Houston Rockets lineup

Kevin Porter Jr.
Jalen Green
Kenyon Martin Jr.
Jabari Smith
oh my god they need a center

— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) June 24, 2022

Jabari Smith is the best prospect in this draft and no one comes close. #rockets really drafted the #1 with much ease. Highly talented two way player.. hardworking with KD's clamp

— kesho (@deyoparwot) June 24, 2022

Highest Drafted Players from @AuburnMBB

2022 Jabari Smith 3rd
1988  Chris Morris     4th
1986  Chuck Person     4th
2020  Isaac Okoro      5th
1984  Charles Barkley  5th pic.twitter.com/xyqVMPeZ6u

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 24, 2022

Jabari Smith Jr. (@jabarismithjr) is selected No. 3 overall by the @HoustonRockets in the 2022 #NBADraft presented by State Farm! pic.twitter.com/n7wGn8LxRT

— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2022

Jabari Smith to Houston. Rockets are getting a good one.

— Joseph Goodman, Sports Enthusiast 🎟🍺 (@JoeGoodmanJr) June 24, 2022

Your newest Rocket, Jabari Smith. pic.twitter.com/w3Qg46xSj9

— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) June 24, 2022

Who added the #3 pick to their team today? @jabarismithjr #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/Xwrz8wWi1q

— NBA 2K MyTEAM (@NBA2KMyTEAM) June 24, 2022

tired: Jabari Smith and Chuma Okeke playing together in Orlando

wired: Jabari Smith and Auburn legend Jalen Green playing together in Houston

— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) June 24, 2022

whoever gets Jabari Smith is going to get a pissed off superstar, I can tell you that

— Justin Hokanson (@_JHokanson) June 24, 2022

JABARI SMITH II TO HOUSTON AT #3 🚀 pic.twitter.com/mcDoCe9H2D

— Overtime (@overtime) June 24, 2022

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