Omg who has Alpi saying that 45 piece was for my son??
I cried actual tears!!! That was the sweetest thing I’ve seen in so long. Ugh I can’t stand it.
More tears.😭
Tari Eason's growth as a decision-maker this season has been extremely encouraging
Hitting corners in transition, making connective passes, and playing winning basketball
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' NBA-BEST 3pt defense with and without Tari Eason
Opponents shoot 34.9% from 3 when Tari is OFF the floor
Opponents shoot 20.9% from 3 when Tari is ON the floor
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Tari Eason vs. Nuggets this season 🎥
In just 16 mpg, Tari was crucial to the
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domination of Denver's bench by injecting energy, shooting, and herculean effort on the defensive end
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still without a clear timetable for a Tari Eason return.
“Probably a second, third or fourth opinion.” Udoka said in reference to the imaging.
An underrated aspect of Steven Adams's game is his outlet passing
Tari runs the break more than anyone on the team but nobody risks the pass ahead, Adams sees the floor well and will consistently distribute
The Rockets are going star-hunting again.
Armed with a profusion of young talent and draft capital — and at Ime Udoka's insistence on making the postseason— Houston has quietly repositioned its internal strategy.
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Tari Eason ranks 7th in defensive win shares per game in the NBA
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Dark horse all-defense candidate?*
*remember, 65-game threshold may rule some players out (Mobley)
It’s way easier for a 22 year old to improve his handle and touch around the rim than it is to develop elite defensive instincts and a good 3pt shot
The distance Tari has to travel from role player to star is probably not as far as a lot of other players with “potential”
Are we underestimating Tari's upside? I've always described his ceiling as basically a superstar level role player and also the highest floor of the 6 on the team.
For those that are old enough to remember, Kawhi came in very raw as well and didn't have the shot creation. But…
Tari Eason's growth as a decision-maker this season has been extremely encouraging
Hitting corners in transition, making connective passes, and playing winning basketball
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Just a fun draft exercise
Imagine you’re a GM of a rebuilding team, you have 1 top 5 pick in each draft year (2020-2024)
Build a core of 5 players that fit your drafting philosophy
To account for lotto luck, you get 1 top 2 pick to choose from, and you can’t double dip from…
Tari Eason enters, Rockets up 23-21, 2:54 to go in the first
He’s guarded Vanderbilt and Wood allowing him to play free safety. Ime’s coverage for the bench unit (Tari + Jeff) resembles the Celtics coverage with Williams + Horford at the 4 and 5 in 2022
Exits Rockets up 38-36