Jae’Sean Tate entered the 2020-21 season as a little-known player to the masses, but the undrafted forward is quickly changing that perception and is emerging as a key player for the Houston Rockets.
Through 19 games, Tate is averaging 8.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.5 minutes. He recently earned the trust of Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, and has started each of the last seven games with the team due to his rebounding and trustworthiness.
On Monday, Tate continued his strong play after producing 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perhaps most impressive, Tate was a pest on defense, finishing a plus-25 on the court, while he made several hustle plays.
The play of Tate has engulfed Rockets fans this season with his infectious energy and effort on any given play. Tate turned in a nifty up and under finish with his left hand that had the Rockets faithful talking on social media, among his highlights from Monday.
My bi-nightly tagging of @NekiasNBA in a Jae’Sean Tate highlight pic.twitter.com/da0hh7p2Yh
— Nathan Fogg (@NathanFogg1) February 2, 2021
SGA not enjoying being matched up with Jae'Sean Tate. pic.twitter.com/WYGdeaMT1z
— Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) February 2, 2021
This drive and pass by Jae'Sean Tate was so great. pic.twitter.com/EEv4vyB7Ug
— Justin Jett (@JustinJett_) February 2, 2021
Jae’Sean Tate #NBAAllStar
— Royden Ogletree (@roydenogletree) February 2, 2021
WHAT A FINISH BY JAE'SEAN TATE
— Disney Gary Clark (@Itamar1710) February 2, 2021
Why is Jae’Sean Tate so nice with it
— 𝕁𝕒𝕜𝕠𝕓 🌟 (@jakedc6) February 2, 2021
Amazing spacing, and even more amazing acrobatic finish from Jae'Sean Tate #Rockets
— a depressed rockets fan. (@madeinhtx_91) February 2, 2021
Jae’Sean Tate my goodness
— Ashlie (@EMT_Ashlie) February 2, 2021
there’s not a single nba team in the league that wouldn’t want/play jaesean tate on their team.
— ziyan (@ziyanm_) February 2, 2021
Everyone needs a Jae'Sean Tate in their life.
— Wally Leary (@WallyLeary) February 2, 2021
Jae'Sean Tate has his fingerprints all over this game
— Rob Kimbell (@RobKSports) February 2, 2021
jae’sean tate 🔥🔥
— lyleozarka (@lyleozarka) February 2, 2021
I want Jae’Sean Tate to be my valentine thank you
— Matthew Cardenas (@Matt__Card) February 2, 2021
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