if we aren’t getting Cade or Mobley I’d rather trade down and get 5 and 8 or four and future unprotected frp. I think green is a really athletic 2 guard who has been overhyped because of his personality and a few exciting dunks.
Funny enough if it isn't his dunks I'm impressed with in terms of finishing ability. It's his ability to contort. He's a very pliable contertoinist in the air along with the combined skill of a soft touch around the rim. The difference between Westbrook's finishing and Green's is Green also has a soft touch after making amazing contortions and double pumps in the air more similar to young raw Jordan and Kobe(not in terms of level play obviously but rather attributes and skillets). They had both the athletic hangtime/pliability and the soft touch. Westbrook after his high flying act just throws it up hoping for the best. That video explains his abilities really well. Start watching from 3:50.
i agree he does finish well. Just don’t think he is number 2 good. I also think kpj is a very similar player with much better court vision. They both need more spacing to operate effectively. I’d take Mobley and try to fill out the roster with good three point shooting.
Things that worry me about Green -Landing after elevating looks dangerous -Low release point (sometimes) on shot -Left hand looks only average Things that amaze about Green -Seriously huge burst/speed. -Very skilled with ball -Shot maker -Ability to contort/hang/finish seems historically elite as far as coming into league -Good kid
Clyde Drexler?! You gotta love it Bill & Bull! https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...obley-jalen-green-and-other-top-10-prospects/ 3. Jalen Green Ceiling: Clyde Drexler Drexler is a little bit taller, but Green possesses similar freakish athleticism, quickness and three-level scoring ability. If Green continues to add weight and improve his ball-handling and playmaking skills (which he's done consistently in his career thus far), he could approximate Clyde the Glide's rebounding and assist numbers as well. It's going to take a lot of growth, but Green's upside is that of an All-NBA scoring guard and eventual Hall of Famer. Floor: Jordan Clarkson At the very least, Green will be a super-athletic bucket-getter who turns into a perennial Sixth Man of the Year candidate. This will be his destiny if his playmaking skills never quite develop, and his shooting is streakier than expected. Clarkson plays a crucial role on one of the league's best teams, so there are a lot worse fates. Sweet spot: Zach LaVine A relentless, prolific scoring two-guard who can occasionally fill in as your primary playmaker seems like about where Green will end up. His elite athleticism is on par with LaVine's, and he could have a similar trajectory in terms of improving his efficiency and gaining accolades as his career goes along. Spoiler 1. Cade Cunningham Ceiling: Luka Doncic Floor: Nicolas Batum Sweet Spot: Early Grant Hill 2. Evan Mobley Ceiling: Anthony Davis Floor: Taller Larry Nance Jr. Sweet Spot: Bam Adebayo 4. Jalen Suggs Ceiling: Gary Payton Floor: Derrick White Sweet Spot: Malcolm Brogdon 5. Scottie Barnes Ceiling: Draymond Green Floor: James Johnson Sweet Spot: OG Anunoby 6. Jonathan Kuminga Ceiling: DeMar DeRozan Floor: Jeff Green Sweet Spot: Rudy Gay 7. James Bouknight Ceiling: Jamal Murray Floor: Malik Monk Sweet Spot: Terrence Ross 8. Moses Moody Ceiling: Khris Middleton Floor: Reggie Bullock Sweet Spot: Mikal Bridges 9. Josh Giddey Ceiling: Reggie Theus Floor: Evan Turner Sweet Spot: LaMelo Ball 10. Alperen Sengun Ceiling: DeMarcus Cousins Floor: Willy Hernangomez Sweet Spot: Jonas Valanciunas
Unless something dramatic happens or changes, Green is going to be the no 2 pick for the Houston Rockets. At least that's what I'm seeing from all the gambling odds, media reports and rumors.
This is a great break down on Greens game and what he needs to work on. Everyone that thinks Green is all dunks and highlights need to watch this. The kid has a bag full of offensive moves. Just needs to work on his shooting efficiency, defense and getting his body ready for NBA contact. All in due time.
Rockets org has their flaws, but I wouldn't call them dumb for picking Green over Mobley or vice versa. I wouldn't want to bet anything of significance on one being significantly better than the other 3 or 4 years from now. Unless its prospects like Lebron, AD, Zion etc... its impossible to know how any of these 19 year old kids will develop in the future.
Ive been saying I see Jalen's top end as a Drexler for a while. Not sure how long, but I think it's an apt comparison. Sure, you can say he could be a Kobe, and maybe he can. When Kobe came out, I'm sure people thought it was crazy to compare him to Jordan. I just see a lot of Clyde in Green. I'd love him in a Rockets uniform. I just want to see him develop on the defensive end.
