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January 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after guard Dennis Schroder (17) scores a basket and draws the foul against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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January 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after guard Dennis Schroder (17) scores a basket and draws the foul against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James is a legend in the NBA and a fan favorite. The Los Angeles Lakers player has been associated with the game for a while. Thus, the four-time NBA champion is already setting his sights on the younger generation. He was recently spotted giving tips to his son and his basketball team during the Nike Tourney. And it looks like another young player has caught his eye at an NBA Summer League game.
The NBA Summer League is a great place to look for some great basketball moves and talent. So, when the game went on, NBA fans and supporters of the ones on the court tuned in to watch. And one mom was in for a pleasant surprise and excited beyond comprehension at LeBron’s actions.
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Teroya Eason posts about LeBron James’ Instagram story featuring her son
Tari Eason from the Houston Rockets was up for a play during a game in the NBA Summer League. His sudden lunge for the ball and the following action caught the attention of basketball fans.

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Jan 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Interestingly, a video of the play from the match went online. And while many people reacted, LeBron James shared the video with a comment which went, “yeaaaahhhhhh nephew!! Punch Heeemmm.” Tari Eason’s mom was pretty excited about it, sharing LeBron’s comment and video. She tweeted:
Omg omg is this real?!!?
HOLY FUCKING WHATTTT?!?!?!
We made it baby!!!! Your hero knows your name! I’m dyingggggg 🥺 https://t.co/707FWBqfH7
— MOMSTER “🫖” (@teroyaeason) July 8, 2023
A mention from none other than ‘The Chosen One’ himself has garnered eyeballs on Eason. But how can the 22-year-old go one step further in his NBA challenge?
Can Tari Eason establish himself as a big-match player in the 2023-24 NBA season?
While Tari Eason is still young, he’s already on the path to an NBA career. He has played college basketball for the LSU Tigers. Later on, the Houston Rockets selected him in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft.
In terms of build, Eason looks to be a perfect fit. With a frame of 6’8, and skills to boot, he might be the next big thing on the NBA scene. The Summer League is the breakthrough point for a place in the NBA draft.
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College basketball and such programs are the hunting grounds for managers and teams looking for new skills to add to their roster. Team managers and coaches look to create the perfect roster with an eclectic mix of talent and youth on the court. All this, while the young talent can spend time adding more finesse to their game.
Do you think we’ll see more of Tari Eason in the Summer League? Let us know in the comments below.
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