When the Houston Rockets drafted Tari Eason, some people liked the pick and thought Eason would eventually be a contributor. More of a project than anything else this season. There were also some draft experts who felt he didn't have a "high enough basketball IQ," and that's why he wasn't a top-10 pick.
Eason has proved many naysayers wrong, and he isn't halfway through his rookie season yet. In limited minutes, Eason is number one in steals and number three in offensive rebounds for all rookies. He showed again last night why he is one of the best rookies in the league in the Rockets’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.