Jalen Green is one of the most explosive talents in the NBA. The man can jump out of the roof to throw down a vicious slam. Drafted by the Houston Rockets, Green was the second overall pick in 2021, behind Cade Cunningham who plays for the Detroit Pistons. Before Green ever set foot on an NBA court, he was one of the most hyped prospects.
When Green was in high school, he played alongside Joshua Christopher, who is currently his teammate in Houston. The way Christopher and Green dominated high school competitions was something that fans could not get enough of. Some scouts even said that Green was as good as Kobe Byrant, when he was in high school.
Green did not choose the traditional route to enter the NBA. Instead, he signed with the G-League Ignite. Even though, college/NCAA route is a great way to gain a lot of experience before declaring for the draft, it is not the only way. Many high school prospects are choosing to play overseas or entering the NBA’s G-League. The competition there is even tougher than the college route.
Jalen Green 2022/23 NBA Stats
In the 2022/23 season, Jalen Green averaged 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He shot 41.6% from the field, including 33.8% from deep. Even though Green has not reached his prime yet, he is slowly making strides. Fans just need to be patient because he is just 20 years old. Superstardom is most definitely coming for Jalen Green.
This off-season, the Rockets fired head coach Stephen Silas and hired Ime Udoka. They traded for tough and gritty players like Fred VanVleet, Dillion Brooks, Reggie Bullock and drafted a great talent in Amen Thompson which will certainly help Jalen Green make strides in his NBA career.
How much did Jalen Green average after the All-Star break last season?
While many fans and analysts were not impressed by the low efficiency that he started his second season with, Green showed improvement after the All-Star Break. His decision-making improved, he was extremely quick in fast-break situations, and became a better playmaker.
He was having a decent season but after the All-Star break, he had an uptick in his statistics. His averages before the All-star Game were 21.8 points, 3.6 assists, and 4.0 rebounds on 40.9% from the field, including 33.3% from long range.
After the All-Star game, Green’s scoring average jumped to 23.0 points, on 43.4% shooting, including 35.2% from deep. His assists average also went up with 3.9 assists per game.
Green helped the Rockets win nine out of the remaining 22 games after the All-Star break. It is clear that Jalen Green is on the cusp of a breakout season where he can be an All-Star. At just 21 years old, he is entering his third season in the NBA. Under head coach Ime Udoka, he is under great mentorship and the Rockets may win a lot more games than they did last season.
FAQs
A. Jalen Green was born on February 9, 2002, in Merced, California.
A. Jalen Green is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and weighs 178 pounds (80 kg).
A. Jalen Green plays as shooting guard.
A. According to online sources, Jalen Green's net worth is estimated at around $2 million as of 2023.
A. Jalen Green's Instagram handle is @jalen, where he has over 2 million followers.
