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Jabari Smith Jr. Lands $122 Million Deal And The Internet Has Thoughts


With Jabari Smith Jr. signing a gargantuan contract extension with the Rockets through 2028, the online reactions certainly held their own...

One fan posted a clip of Smith hitting a three with the caption: “This was a very smart move by the Houston Rockets,” while another went on to say, “Jabari has a very bright future” alongside a highlight reel. The overarching theme, however, was this ugly mix of admiration and disbelief at the present NBA contract landscape: “Elite level scamming I respect it.” So, here it is: Another young prospect warranting upfront generational wealth, another fanbase keeping its breath, and another offseason controversy landed to continue raging until the games commence.

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