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Rockets’ Tari Eason Could Open Eyes During Rookie Season – NBA Draft Digest

The Houston Rockets may have high and just expectations of third overall selection Jabari Smith coming into this season, but it might behoove them to enter the season with an open mind in regards to the power forward spot.

Selected at 17th, Tari Eason has performed above expectations since Summer League, duplicating the insane per-minute production that he showed at LSU during his sophomore year.

“Summer League, Mort? Really?”

Alright, hear me out on this.

He’s averaging 17.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals over five games, playing just 27.5 minutes per night. That’s at least a strong indicator of high statistical production.

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