Tari Eason’s mother, Teroya Eason, stirred up some playful competition on X Wednesday, giving a shout out to Houston Rockets star Jalen Green for his bold nail polish style while subtly throwing some shade at 76ers rookie Jared McCain. Here’s a closer look at Teroya’s post and the nail art rivalry heating up between the two rising stars.
Teroya Eason applauds Jalen Green’s nail art
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Tari Eason’s mother, Teroya Eason, took to X on Wednesday to give a shoutout to Houston Rockets star Jalen Green, showing off his impressive “nail polish game” while subtly taking a jab at Jared McCain. In the post, Teroya shared a snapshot of the Rockets forward flaunting his fresh nail art, a bold style move that caught her attention.
Accompanying the picture, Teroya expressed her admiration for Green’s unique look, sharing the post with her 9.9K followers and giving the young star the spotlight he deserves. It seems like the Eason family isn’t shy about showing some love and maybe throwing a little friendly shade along the way.
“Let’s be clear WE run the nail Polish game!”
Jalen Green’s latest nail art turned heads with a design featuring his jersey number “4” on his index finger and a playful face on his middle finger. Teroya’s caption, claiming to “run the nail polish game,” seemed aimed at Jared McCain, the 76ers’ rookie known for his colorful nails. McCain, a TikTok sensation with 4.2 million followers, often showcases his nail art, adding a trendy flair to the game. Both players are making bold statements with their unique styles.
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Jared McCain shares story behind his nail painting
Jared McCain, the Philadelphia 76ers’ standout rookie, is making a splash with 16.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, placing him in the Rookie of the Year race alongside Lakers’ Dalton Knecht. Beyond his on-court performance, McCain has caught attention for his pre-game ritual of painting his nails. In a TikTok video, he shared the personal meaning behind the habit, adding a unique touch to his rising NBA journey.
“There’s really no crazy reason to it,” McCain said. “It helps me not bite my nails.”
Sixers rookie shared another reason for his fondness for nail polish.
“One of the reasons I kept painting my nails is I had a game after I painted my nails and I ended up playing really well,” McCain said. “You know, I’m not crazy superstitious but if I thought it looked nice and I thought it helped me play better? And so far, it’s worked.” (via: Sportskeeda)
