Speculation has been stirred up regarding a possible trade due to Jalen Green signing a new deal with the Houston Rockets. As per Brian Windhorst of ESPN, a lot of people in the NBA think that Green’s contract was set up to help facilitate a trade for him. The contract, worth $106 million over three years, gives Green the option to opt out after two years, a rare feature in rookie extensions.
Solid Start to Green’s Career
Green, who was selected as the second overall pick in 2021 from the G League, displayed early potential. In his first year playing professionally, he scored an average of 17.3 points per game. Also was ranked fourth in the voting for Rookie of the Year. In the following season, Green showed even more improvement by averaging 22.1 points and 3.7 assists per game.
Impact of Offseason Additions
The team’s record of 41-41 in 2023-24 showed improvement after Houston made changes to their roster, adding Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks. Nevertheless, Green’s scoring decreased slightly to 19.6 points per game as he adapted to playing alongside higher-skilled teammates. His improvement on defense was notable, achieving a career-best of 2.9 defensive win shares.
Offensive Efficiency: The Next Step
In order to enhance his performance, Jalen Green must work on increasing his shooting accuracy. Presently, his field goal percentage is at 42.1% and his three-point percentage is at 33.7%. He figures that he has not exceeded in any season so far. Nevertheless, his ability to score goals is still strong. Also at only 22 years of age, teams will be interested in him if Houston decides to let him go.
Green’s fourth season begins on Wednesday with the Rockets taking on the Charlotte Hornets.
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