Rockets 2023-24 Review: How Jabari Smith Jr. Turned Failure Into Triumph

© Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Rockets 2023-24 Review: How Jabari Smith Jr. Turned Failure Into Triumph Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. had his fair share of struggles amid his second season, but each moment of failure led to triumph in year two. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 19, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. Ime Udoka HOUSTON — Jabari Smith Jr. sat inside the Frost Bank Center alone at his locker. He wasn't on his phone. He did not speak to any of his teammates. He sat quietly with a dejected look while staring into space. The Houston Rockets had dropped their second consecutive game to open the 2023-24 season in a 126-122 overtime loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San