HOUSTON — Former University of Kentucky guard, TyTy Washington, sat on stage Friday with his new Rockets teammates, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Washington was already quite familiar with those players from their time competing against each other a few months ago in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and it was easy to see and hear a humble young man ready to show NBA fans just what he can do.
Proving himself is something the young 20-year-old has had to do at every level during his young basketball career, especially to those who doubt his skill set and what he brings to the court.
“He’s comfortable in his own skin,” said John Calipari, his former college coach at Kentucky, during an interview last season. “Great smile every day, comes to play. Competitive now, he’s got a little chip on his shoulder. You come at him; he’s coming back at you.”
