Jabari Smith

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Jabari Smith Jr. reminds LeBron James that he's really old (ClutchPoints)

Lakers star LeBron James was reminded of his age again after his hilarious exchange with Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr.

[Rockets rookie](https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-select-jabari-smith-jr-with-no-3-pick-in-2022-nba-draft) told the Lakers forward that he actually played with his dad in his first NBA game. That point aside, the fact remains that James is really old. LeBron James is 38 years old and has been playing in the NBA for 20 years now.

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Video: Jabari Smith Jr. Tells LeBron James That His Dad Played In ... (Fadeaway World)

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Houston Rockets right now in a game that will be crucial in keeping the Lakers' playoff push alive.

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What did Jabari Smith Jr. say to make LeBron James feel old? (al.com)

The rookie from Auburn shared a bit of family history with the 18-time All-Star during an NBA game.

Smith had 14 points, four rebounds and four assists for Houston. James had 48 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for Los Angeles. In 43 starts this season, he has averaged 12.1 points and 7.0 rebounds. ](https://www.al.com/topic/Jabari%20Smith/)crossed paths on an NBA court with LeBron James for the first time on Monday night, and the former [Auburn](//www.al.com/auburnbasketball/) standout had a blast from the past for the 18-time All-Star. [WALKER KESSLER TURNS IN 20/20 GAME FOR JAZZ](https://www.al.com/sports/2023/01/walker-kessler-turns-in-2020-game-for-utah-jazz.html) Now Jabari Smith Jr.

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Watch: “You played against my dad your first NBA game ever ... (Sportskeeda)

LeBron James and the LA Lakers host Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets tonight. It was the first game between the four-time MVP and the rookie from ...

As long as he remains healthy, he could dethrone “The Captain” early next month for one of the most coveted records in basketball. James caused all kinds of problems to the Kings' defense that had Doug Christie and Gerald Wallace as his main defenders. Most of LeBron James’ contemporaries have long moved on to a second career. The massive hype that accompanied the Akron, Ohio native was justified in just his first pro basketball game. LeBron James made his debut in the NBA on October 29, 2003, against the Sacramento Kings, who were led by Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic. LeBron James and the LA Lakers host Jabari Smith Jr.

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