His role is becoming increasingly important as the team finds its new identity.
The Houston Rockets, through their first 10 games, have come out of the gate on a scorching offensive streak that has caught many around the NBA by surprise.
Yet, as good as their starters, including offseason acquisition Kevin Durant, have been so far this season, bench forward Tari Eason has quietly become one of the team's most important players yet again, shaking off his rusty start and becoming the bona-fide two-way performer that Houston needs.