Jalen Green Went Back to Basics. Now He Looks Unstoppable

There have been enough great shooting guards at this height that this shouldn't even be a consideration. It's not like an Iverson situation where he's a 6'0" SG. And Iverson was an MVP anyway.

 

Wishing to see the ball in Green's hand for the last game shot...but the ball goes into KPJ's hand.

 

I don’t think he will ever be a good defender because of his slight build and he really isn’t very long. His wingspan is about the same as his height. Most guys like Josh Christopher has a +6, Eric Gordon a +6, Harden a +6…. Green has a +1… the lack of strength or width in his frame is a disadvantage as well. Also his defensive instincts are average…. I think with his work ethic and quickness he can be average if things work out well… he will also likely be carrying a big offensive load which will limit his defense…. Harden, LBJ and Kobe all could be exceptional defenders on particular plays but we’re not great a lot of the time because of the size of their offensive responsibilities.

 

I think it would depend on his defensive matchup.

I have noticed that Green tends to do quite well against smaller, faster players, because Green has the speed to match up with them, but also the size to cause issues. I've noticed this especially when he guards players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Against players that are more shifty for example and can make good use of their body or size, Green struggles.

At this point in time, Green is probably better off if he was asked to guard PGs instead.

 

I'm hoping we can somehow get Keels with a second FRP trade-up, like we stole Sengun

He has the perfect Marcus Smart type of linebacker build to make life miserable for opponents primary if he commits to that end

He's already got a way better shot and finishes at the rim much better than Smart did at OK ST

I'm thinking he goes somewhere in picks #10-20

 

That’s the issue with the Rockets starters.

They don’t have a PJ tucker…Or Ariza…Or Capela….


Guys that let the playmakers play make and play their role defensively and do their job on offense.

Everybody out there thinks they are a playmaker. Too many chefs in the kitchen.

Somebody should be in the corners…Tate, Wood, KPJ, Gordon…

those guys ain’t gonna do it.


Green is the Rook so he’s relegated to corner duty unfortunately.

 

Rockets are in no rush to thrust Green into a primary role this season or at least we will need to see how this team looks after the midseason trade deadline.

 

Green is the #1 pick.

 

hes getting to the rim with ease....just keep doing that and avoid settling for jumpers

 

ironic that his defense is far better than I expected, where his offense is definitely less than I expected

 

The titles of all of these Jalen Green threads make me chuckle. Such high highs and low lows. Raw player is raw.

 

He's inferring the work, based on watching a ton of tape.

 

Gonna go get that ROY now

 

He gets motivated vs Cade and Mobley teams.

Gonna perform in dunk contest to sway voters

Might not be enough; but with Wood and Eric Gordon gone and not
freezing Green out, there is still a slight chance; but I don't mind him not.

Make him hungrier for next year

 

Let him just keep coming in second for a while...

 

coming in second?

He's currently coming in third in the ROY race on his own team.

 

This is a fantastic drill, used it many times when I used to coach.

I thought every pro uses it.

 

I rather look forward to winning the ton of games.