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LOOK: LeBron Praises Rockets' Tari Eason Summer League Dunk

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is paying attention to what Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is doing at Las Vegas Summer League.
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LOOK: LeBron Praises Rockets' Tari Eason Summer League Dunk
LOOK: LeBron Praises Rockets' Tari Eason Summer League Dunk

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Houston Rockets second-year pro Tari Eason caught some oohs and ahs from the crowd at the Las Vegas Summer League in the team's 100-99 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

He caught the attention of many more watching the game on TV, including Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James for this play in particular ...

LeBron reposted the highlight on his Instagram story, praising the young Rockets forward for his aggression on the dunk.

Outside of the highlight reel, Eason had a strong showing in his Summer League debut. He scored 20 points on 7 of 14 shooting, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out five assists. Defensively, Eason also flexed his muscles, blocking four shots.

It remains to be seen how much more Eason will play in Las Vegas, but Friday's game proved that he projects to be a key piece to the puzzle for the Rockets again in his second season. His toughness aligns very well with what Ime Udoka wants to build with his culture and it should take him a long way in his career.

Eason and the Rockets return to action Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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