The 21-year-old Jalen Green has performed well in the last three games, and has even become the Rockets' best scorer and most consistent firepower output point. Rockets coach Udoka recently gave an interview and talked about his team's guard Jalen Green.
On Jalen Green's performance, Udoka said: "When Jalen Green is struggling, we communicate and do one-on-one training. Coaches do this every day. It's about continuing to be aggressive, finding the right shots, playing the right tactics and rounds, and not just relying on offense to decide the game. Doing the right thing, sticking to defense, helping to grab rebounds, all of these are other ways you can influence the game. In the end, those shots will eventually hit. ”
Udoka also stressed the importance of well-rounded development for Jalen Green, "I always tell Jalen Green to be well-rounded and not let offense dictate his game. But he can certainly score. When he does, everything is much easier for him. Udoka's words are full of love and expectation for young players. He hopes Jalen Green can understand that there are many other factors that can affect the outcome of the game beyond offense. He hopes that Jalen Green can develop holistically and become a more well-rounded and consistent player.
In other words, Udoka's meaning couldn't be clearer — it doesn't really matter how much Jalen Green scores. He wants Green to be a well-rounded "all-round player," and if Green becomes well-rounded, if the Rockets can win more games as a result, that's enough. Jalen Green is averaging 178 points 47 rebounds 32 assists, that's not a big deal, but Udoka doesn't care.
Udoka's words meant a lot to Jalen Green. As a young player, Jalen Green needs to keep learning and growing. And Udoka, as an experienced coach, his guidance and advice will undoubtedly have a positive impact on Jalen Green's growth. I believe that under Udoka's careful guidance, Jalen Green will gradually overcome his shortcomings and become a better player.
For the Rockets, Udoka's words also sent a positive message. The Rockets have always had a strong focus on the development of young players. They want the young player to be not just a scorer, but a well-rounded player. Under this development concept, the young players of the Rockets will be given more opportunities and challenges, laying a solid foundation for the future of the team. Valuing wins and personal development, ignoring the quality of personal data, especially the number of points, is the philosophy that Udoka passed on to his players.
Udoka has been invaluable for Jalen Green's guidance and advice. His experience and wisdom will help young players grow and develop better. This is probably why Jalen Green doesn't average many points per game, but he has always been a starter, Udoka doesn't care how many points Jalen Green scores in a game, as long as the performance meets expectations, he is the best Jalen Green.