Some Houston Rockets fans wish the team hadn't picked Jabari Smith Jr. third. In preseason, he looks primed to justify that selection.
Will he be a star? Time will tell. That said, fans tend to have a false perception about high lottery picks. A third overall pick doesn't have to produce like a superstar, but they ought to be a positive impact player. Smith Jr. is going to be one:
And his three-point volume will be one of the main reasons.
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. is shooting at will
That was on full display against the Pelicans on Tuesday.