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[2022 NBA Draft/1-17] Tari Eason, F, LSU

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2022.

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Do you like the selection of Tari Eason?

Poll closed Jun 23, 2023.
  1. YES

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  2. NO

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  1. BigggReddd

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    The kid is a stud
     
  2. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Somebody needs to. I saw that shotput shot of his from college and cringed. Nice game today, but he did show some of his weaknesses, but it's just the first game and summer league, so no reason to be worried or excited, I guess.
     
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  5. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist
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    He'll need some time. We couldn't have drafted a better raw player. Frankly we can teach him defense since he has the motor and attention span. What's good is that he played as a 6th man in college so he's learned to attack quickly and refine his offensive game a bit.
     
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    Some folks were commenting that he’s a zero offensively. Really? Certainly he’s raw but I was pleasantly surprised. He wasn’t an efficient shooter but the mechanics are there. He was strong to the rim and I saw some good natural improv which u can’t really teach. I think if you watched him closely you have to be really excited. The defense and rebounding weren’t really in question, but the upside was certainly there offensively. Honestly the sky is the limit with him.
     
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  8. RocketsFido

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    Eason under the Spurs development system turns into a Kawhi 2.0

    Hope we can do the same for him.
     
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    I’ve done stuff like that with the rim that goes over my son’s bedroom door. If he misses, I just snatch it one hand out of midair.
     
  10. Aruba77

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    he’ll be able to move over to the 4 when Jabari is out of the game. What a versatile player.
     
  11. TimDuncanDonaut

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    Has his defensive hustle.

     
  12. xaos

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    Glad I wasn't the only one who saw that...

    Instantly thought of Kawhi when he did that (just how he grabbed the ball -- don't overreact to that comment clutchfans people)
     
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    I love it. He only attacks the basket and if that's not available it's a 3 and he doesn't take forever to decide. Defensively look at his feet, he just gets it.
     
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    If I had 0 prior knowledge of Eason, our draft positions, and other draft candidates leading up to the first summer league game and someone told me we picked him #8-#12 I wouldn't be completely shocked after watching him these first 2 games.
     
  17. DaDakota

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    A power Small Forward.

    Love him.

    Tate to the bench - Stat.

    DD
     
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    He will be our starting SF sooner then later. Talented dude.
     
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