As the 2024 NBA season approaches its climax, basketball fans are eagerly focused on the series of the NBA Finals. Despite the Houston Rockets not making it to the final stages, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. couldn’t resist experiencing the excitement firsthand. The 21-year-old attended Game 1 of the Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, but his visit was unique as he was there as an “NBA correspondent.”
The NBA announced that Jabari Smith Jr., who garnered attention for his altercation with Kris Dunn and Amen Thompson, would serve as player correspondents during Games 1 and 2 of the Finals. This role provides them a platform to ask questions and uncover insights about the players vying for the 2024 NBA championship.
Smith Jr.’s participation as an NBA correspondent allowed him a behind-the-scenes look at the Finals. He observed players’ pre-game practices, was present during the game, and attended the post-game press conferences.
Video footage from the event shows him engaging playfully in his role. The star player is seen asking insightful questions and interacting comfortably with players and media personnel.
Jabari Smith Jr. Reflects on Finals Correspondent Experience
Jabari Smith Jr. began his NBA journey after the Houston Rockets selected him in the 2022 NBA draft. He quickly made an impact as an All-Rookie selection. Now, in his third year, he has taken on a significant role that he embraced wholeheartedly.
Smith Jr. expressed his excitement and motivation while speaking about his experience as an NBA correspondent during the Finals.
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“It motivates me a lot because this is a big deal. Looking around, it looks like something big is about to happen. And it is. It’s the NBA Finals… This is where I see myself. This is where I dream to be. This is where I want to be,” he said.
In his first two seasons, Smith Jr. has consistently performed well. He averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.
