Recently, podcast host Roosh Williams revealed a conversation with Rockets player Jalen Green. The host talked about whether Whitmore should play as a starting point guard. Green reacted very loudly at the time, even roaring and shouting: I am not the sixth man on the bench, and the head coach is not using me correctly.
Green performance. In the last game of the Rockets' loss to the third-to-last Grizzlies in the West, Green played 23 minutes, shooting only 2 of 7 from the field and 0 of 4 from three-point range, with only 4 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. This season, the overall shooting percentage is only 4,161 percent, and the three-point shooting percentage is as low as 307%。Green now feels like a mess, brainless shooting, inefficient, stretching defensively, not scrambling for the ball, not grabbing rebounds, not helping defense. In recent games, Jalen Green has been DNP by Udoka in the final quarter several times.
White Devil performance. The NBA's official website announced the latest rookie list, and Whitmore ranked sixth, which is a recognition of his strength. The White Devils have shown a lot of offensive talent and are trying to get better defensively. According to statistics, Whitmore has averaged 18 games per game in the last 8 games1 point, 2 on 2 shots8 three-pointers, a whopping 42 three-point shooting3%。He averaged 12 points per game and shot 47 from the field this season8%, and the three-point shooting percentage is as high as 403%。By comparison, we find that Whitmore crushes Green in all directions, including stability.
Green Future. First, change the style of play. Don't focus too much on possession and shots, try to improve your off-ball offense and defense. Second, the Rockets Big Deal. The Rockets could trade Green + draft picks for superstars. Third, accept the role of a substitute. Start from the bench, start with small things, slowly improve your abilities, and don't be overly confident and stubborn.
Green needs to make a change, or it will be difficult for him to establish himself in the NBA, where the best players are in the league.