The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a strong start this season thanks to a number of different factors, including Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, who have been phenomenal off the bench for the team.

There may come a time when the Houston Rockets need to leverage some of their young stars into more proven talent. There not at that point yet with

Draft steal Tari Eason, for example, has been drawing attention for the past year but has been labeled off limits, sources said. Same for last year's lottery pick Amen Thompson. “He’s so tall that the height of his dribble is so easy to take. So if he’s not turned around and facing you up, it’s easier to take the ball away from him.”

Houston's young, defensive-minded wings are terrorizing opponents and propelling the Rockets to an 8-4 record.