Born: Feb.12, 1977 in Atlanta (Ga)
Full name is Jabari Montsho Smith. . . .Mother is Lynda Smith. . . .One older sister, Ebony. . . .Nickname, given to him by LSU football player Robert Royal is "Big Nasty". . . .Righthanded. . . .Major is sociology
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Outlook:
A powerful player who needs to improve his defensive and offensive game at NBA level.
Good mid-distance shooting range, he's able to shot and to penetrate; good dfender, he's better at defensove rebounding than at the offensive one.
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Career:
1996-1997: Atlanta Metropolitan JC: 15.8 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 3.1 apg and 2.6 bpg
1997-1998: Atlanta Metropolitan JC: 19.5 ppg, 13.0 rpg and 2.7 bpg
1998-1999: LSU (NCAA): 12.7ppg, 9.7rpg
1999-2000: LSU (NCAA): 12.5ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 37.1%, FT: 59.5%, in helping lead the Tigers to the Southeastern Conference title and an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance
2000: Desert Classic Camp (NBA pre-draft)
2000: drafted by Sacramento Kings (NBA,2rd(45))
2000: drafted by Gary Steelheads (CBA,4rd(31))
2000: drafted by Trenton Shooting Stars (IBL,3rd(20)) in the NBA Supplemental Draft
2000-2001: Sacramento Kings (NBA): 9 games: 2.9ppg
2001: Shaw’s Pro Summer League in Boston (Washington Wizards)
2001-2002: $465,850: Sacramento Kings (NBA): 12 games: 1.5ppg, 1.2rpg, 6ast: waived in Dec.'01, negotiated with Virtus Kinder Bologna (Italy-LegaA), but later that month signed with Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
2002: July: Shaw's Pro Summer League (Atlanta Hawks team)
2002: Orlando Magic (NBA) training camp
2002-2003: In Oct.'02 replaced Mazique at CB Granada (Spain-ACB), but released during the season: 7 games: 8.2ppg, 4.1rpg, 6ast, 1.4bpg
2003-2004: $638,000: Sacramento Kings (NBA): Regular Season: 31games: 2.1 ppg, 31reb; Play-Offs: 4 games: 1.3 ppg
2004 July: Southern California Summer Pro League in Long Beach, CA (Sacramento Kings)
2004-2005: $720,046: In Nov.'04 signed at New Jersey Nets (NBA), next month was placed on the injured list with a sprained left ankle, but activated later in Dec.'04: Regular Season: 45 games: 3.7ppg, 2.5rpg; Play-Offs: 3 games: 0pts
2005-2006: In Jan.'06 signed at Besiktas ColaTurka Istanbul (Turkey-D1), left at the beginning of Feb.'06: ULEB Cup: 1 game: 0pts, 2.0rpg
2007: Hoops Kentucky Pro Am Tournament (Club V.I.P.)
2007 July: NBA Summer League in Las Vegas (Los Angeles Lakers)
2007-2008: Pardis (Iran-Superleague, starting five)
2008: Hoops Kentucky Pro Am Tournament (Atlanta)
2009: In April signed at Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico-BSN): 18 games: 9.9ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.5apg, Blocks-5(1.1bpg), FGP: 51.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 68.2%, in June moved to Conquistadores de Guaynabo (Puerto Rico-BSN): 9 games: 10.4ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.3apg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 46.2%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 72.7%
2009: Hoops Kentucky Pro Am Tournament (Team Atlanta)
2009-2010: In Nov.'09 signed at Al Jalaa Aleppo (Syria-D1, starting five), left shortly after arriving, in Feb.'10 moved to Pioneros de Quintana Roo-Cancun (Mexico-LNBP): 14 games: 7.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.9apg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 45.8%, FT: 71.4%
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Awards/Achievements:
JUCO conference Freshman of the Year -97
Georgia Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Year -98
AP All-SEC Third Team -99
NABC All-District Second Team -99
All-SEC AP Second Team -00
All-SEC Coaches Second Team -00
NABC All-District First Team -00
NBA Western Conference Semifinals -01, 04
KPA All Tournament Team -07, 08
Kentuckina Pro Am MVP -09
Mexican LNBP Semifinals -10
