According to a report from "Real GM", on December 29, Beijing time, after the Houston Rockets faced the Indiana Pacers, Rockets coach Udoka expressed his views on whether Jalen Green would switch to the bench in an interview. Despite Green's recent struggles, Udoka said he wouldn't consider moving Green to the bench for the time being.
Udoka bluntly stated after the game that Green's current performance is not ideal, and if he can play better, then the team's offense will not be so difficult, and it will not be overly reliant on other players or need to let others increase playing time. However, Udoka said he would continue to support Green, help him improve in some areas, and believe he will eventually make a breakthrough.
Even though the Rockets lost the game against the Suns in the next game, Green still played well in the starting lineup. He scored 23 points on 8 of his 20 shots in the game.
As a young point guard entering his third season of career, Green's efficiency has decreased slightly. So far, he's shooting 394% and 33 percent from three-point range1%, which is a new low in his career. This may have something to do with the Rockets' improved roster around them, resulting in a corresponding decrease in Green's shots and touches.
Despite Jalen Green's dip, Udoka still has faith in him and thinks he will make a breakthrough in the future. For now, Udoka is not considering changing Green to the bench for the time being, but hopes to contribute to the team's success through continued support and help to allow him to perform better in the game.
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