NBA Legend Claims Team Has Found a ?Better Dennis Rodman? in 21-Year-Old Starlet After Balling Out vs Raptors

There were a few names that came and influenced the outcome of the game based on their will and abilities. The world considered them to be legends of the sport. The NBA has given the sporting world some renowned legends not only in sports but also in business. And when someone sees a youngster perform today, often some memories are triggered, which leads to the players being compared to the counterparts that came before them. Recently, 21-year-old Tari Eason’s name was taken along with NBA legend Dennis Rodman.

Talking about Dennis Rodman and the first thing that fans remember is his controversial and dramatic past. One of the key players that played alongside Michael Jordan, Rodman made his contribution felt in the glory days of the Chicago Bulls with his fierce playstyle. Both Jordan and Rodman presented the audience with some high-flying stunts. Jordan’s dunks and Rodman’s rebounds were a visual treat for the audience to witness on a nightly basis.

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Similarly, Tari Eason delivered some of the on-court performances which drew the attention of another NBA legend, who compared him to Rodman.

John Lucas quoted Tari Eason as a?”better Dennis Rodman”?in an interview

John Lucas is a basketball legend who was selected as the first overall pick in the 1976 NBA draft. He is currently the assistant coach for the Houston Rockets. Kelly Iko, who is a writer and insider for the Rockets, tweeted about John Lucas addressing Eason. The tweet said, “John Lucas said Tari Eason is a perfect example of a better Dennis Rodman.”

Eason’s performance in his preseason debut wowed everyone. In the game, In the 134-96 victory over the Spurs on Sunday, Eason finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block over 21 minutes off the bench. There was a lot of buzz about the youngster after such an impressive all-around performance in his debut.

The statement from John Lucas came after Eason’s recent performance against the Toronto Raptors. The night ended with the Rockets on the winning side. Eason finished the game with 24 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Everyone is now eager to see how the rising star improves his performance.

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