Jalen Green has transformed into a vital player for the Houston Rockets since being drafted. Regarded as one of the best young players in the NBA, Green was born on February 9, 2002 in Merced, California, US. He was raised in Livingston, California before finally moving to Fresno, California with his family. He started playing basketball at a very young age with the Amateur Athletic Union.
Jalen Green played high school basketball for San Joaquin Memorial High School. He helped his high school team to reach the final of CIF Central Section Division II and quarterfinals of CIF Division II as a freshman and won the CIF Central Section Rookie of the Year. He also led his team to the CIF Central Section Division II title as a sophomore and won MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year.
Green later transferred to Prolific Prep and helped them win the Grind Session World Championship. He won Grind Session most valuable player and Sports Illustrated All-American player of the year for his performances.
In the 2022/23 season for the Rockets, Green played 76 games and 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.
Jalen Green Height
Jalen Green is 6 feet 4 inches tall and plays as a shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He was the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Green is on a four-year $40.8 million deal with the Rockets. He has proved his worth by scoring 30+ points in five consecutive games. His performances in the NBA earned him Rookie of the Month twice.
Jalen Green Wingspan
Jalen Green has an impressive wingspan of 6 feet 7.5 inches or 2.02 meters.
Green debuted for the USA Under-16 team in 2017 and helped his country win gold at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship and 2018 FIBA Under-17 basketball World Cup. He was named MVP for his outstanding performances in the FIBA Under-17 basketball World Cup. He won another world cup with the United States as a part of the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.
Green has started the 2023/24 season right from where he left. He has averaged 18.2 points per game in the first six games.
FAQs
A. Jalen Green plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
A. Jalen Green signed a four-year contract of $40,808,448 where his average annual salary was $10,202,112. His salary for the 2023-24 season will be $9,891,480.
A. Jalen Green is sponsored by Adidas after they signed a deal with him.
A. Born on February 9, 2002, Green is 21 years and 9 months old.
A. Jalen Green was born in Merced, California, USA.
