Jabari Smith Junior, the third overall pick, is proving to be a perfect fit for the Houston Rockets, who are off to a surprising start with a taller lineup and a new strategy. Smith, a versatile scorer, has embraced a new challenge, taking a career-high five point eight three-pointers per game and becoming a reliable spot-up shooter. Hes a major reason why the Rockets, despite ranking thirtieth in three-point attempts, are second in three-point percentage at forty point nine percent.
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