Tari Eason Could Be Difference Maker for Rockets

The Houston Rockets should be excited to have Tari Eason back.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 11, 2024

Sep 30, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during Houston Rockets media day. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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After a promising rookie season for the Houston Rockets, Tari Eason took a step back in his second year after he was limited to just 22 games with a lower leg injury.

Now fully healthy, Eason is hoping to recapture some of that rookie magic in his third NBA campaign.

Eason, 23, averaged 9.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season with the Rockets, a sign that he could be a strong contributor for the team moving forward.

Eason has all the tools you want in a forward in today's game. He has the size that can defend guards on the perimeter while also fighting for rebounds in the paint. His energy that he brings off the bench is infectious for a second unit, and he can be that spark Houston desperately needs with its second lineup.

He's already a strong NBA defender, and he has a ton of potential with Ime Udoka as his coach. We saw a little bit of what that looks like last year, but with a full offseason of growth, Eason could be in line for a breakout season.

Considering he is eligible for an extension next summer, Eason will do whatever it takes to put his best foot forward this year in hopes of solidifying his spot on the roster in the long run.

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Published Oct 11, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.