Jabari Smith Jr. makes bold Michael Jordan claim
Feb 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) reacts during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is not too afraid to make a rather bold comment about how he would stack up against present-day Michael Jordan.
Jordan turned 60 on Friday, and Smith honored his birthday by saying the rookie would win in a one-on-one matchup if they played right now. Smith would not even guarantee that Jordan would score on him, only saying that he “might get something.”
Jabari Smith Jr.: "[Michael Jordan is] not beating me right now."
Reporter: "He's 60. Today's his birthday."
JS: "Okay, Happy Birthday MJ. I'm beating you in 1-on-1 right now."
R: "Is he getting any buckets on you to 11?"
JS: "Might make something."pic.twitter.com/Pvr5j8nOSJ
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“If a 60-year-old beat me, I need to hang it up,” Smith concluded.
Sure, but Jordan is no normal 60-year-old. Smith might ultimately be right, but given what we know about Jordan, this would probably light a fire under the legend.
In the last week, Smith has taken on Jordan and Philadelphia Eagles fans. Clearly, he’s not afraid of tough opponents.
