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Jalen Green will be the Rockets' Numero Uno

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by kpdark, Jan 2, 2024.

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    A lot of folks hate on Whitmore because he's "selfish" and has a "bad attitude", but I would put money on it he wouldn't go out pussified like this.
    Quite a few stars have some arrogance and selfishness to their game anyways.
     
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    You better get your sh•t together tonight JALEN GREEN or you are in big trouble.

    BIG TROUBLE
     
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    Like a lot of people have been saying, Jalen doesn't appear to have that "dog" in him. He could possibly go off tonight but wouldn't be surprised at all if he goes out with another wimp game.
     
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    FVV has done his part these past couple of games.
     
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    Really set the tone with energy in the first 5 minutes.
     
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    I'd be interested in seeing Trae Young surrounded by Thompson, Brooks, Smith, and Sengun. You'd have to get rid of VanVleet as well, as there is no way you can play those two together.
     
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    Despite only 11 points, Jalen was really good tonight.
     
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    Whitmore about to have a 10+ point 4Q.
     
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    I just wanted to point out, some people were saying JG can't excel because of spacing issues in the rockets line up, well.. Amen just went off for 25. There goes the spacing excuse.

    I'm not a Jalen hater, i just think some of his because supporters are using all sorts of excuses. He's an ok player, but not a first or second option by ANY MEANS.
     
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    Upside, yes. But can he get there is the question. And it has been for 4 years. I’m a big Jalen supporter. But ngl it’s been frustrating…
     
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    Trash. Cam should have played. And he should be getting Jalen minutes.
     
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    Honestly, he'd be my first pick for a trade. When he was out of the game it didn't hurt us at all.
     
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    Talent yes, but mindset is something else. The sad part was that I wanted us to draft Mobley, but all the talk about Green having the mindset of Kobe was what made me happy with the pick. But he has not been able to rise to the occasion in the play offs.

    I also have my doubts about his Basketball IQ.

    Furthermore for someone that is so athletic amd had such a fast first step he really has a lot of problems getting past his initial defender.
     
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    When Jalen is assigned a 6th role off the bench as a microwave scorer, he is a positive contributor. This isn’t a bad thing at all, as long as he finds ways to contribute to the team. Nothing is wrong with being a role player. However, as you mentioned, he isn’t a first or second option. He simply can’t handle that role. I hope our coaching staff realizes this as well.
     

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