Paolo Banchero vs Jabari Smith Jr.
Paolo Banchero vs Jabari Smith Jr.: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.?
Banchero and Smith were both top picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, creating a natural rivalry as they compete for recognition as the best player from their draft class.
Paolo Banchero
Key numbers
- PointsOver 1,000
- ReboundsOver 500
- AssistsOver 300
- Games PlayedOver 100
Top honours
- NBA Rookie of the Year2023
- NBA All-Star2024
- ACC Rookie of the Year2022
- First-team All-ACC2022
- Third-team All-American2022
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Jabari Smith Jr.
Key numbers
- PointsOver 1,000
- ReboundsOver 400
- AssistsOver 200
Top honours
- NBA All-Rookie Team2023
- SEC Player of the Year2022