Jabari Smith dunking on Jacksonville State big man Brandon Huffman during Auburn’s 80-61 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament exhilarated Smith’s teammates, the internet, and nearly everyone inside Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
“I told him that was like the best dunk I seen in person,” Green told reporters on Saturday during a press conference at the arena. So I was just shocked. I was amazed. So I went all out, and I told him, you look like LeBron out there for that play.”
Monstrous dunks are awe-inspiring until you’re the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes, who are hoping to knock off No.2 Auburn on their way to Chicago for the Sweet Sixteen. Smith said he got several texts from friends and family. One came with a gentle nudge from his father Jabari Smith Sr, who played at LSU . The elder Smith spent 10 years playing basketball professionally, including four seasons in the NBA with the Kings, 76ers, and Nets.
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