With the NBA coming into the serious end of the season, players have really started to step up. Moreover, the performances of the players during this stage of the season play a crucial role in ensuring they stand a chance of winning individual accolades. For instance, the surprise of the season has been Jalen Green who is in prime contention to win Rookie of the Year.
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When one talks about the best youngsters in the league, Green is always in the mix. Moreover, many are rooting for Green to win the Rookie of the Year award over the likes of Cade Cunningham. Furthermore, fans on Twitter are comparing Green to the likes of Michael Jordan, who had similar stats when they were the same age.
Jalen Green is in contention to win Rookie of the Year
Despite having a terrible record this season, the Houston Rockets are building a team for the future. With the team looking to rebuild, they have a fantastic roster of young talents like Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr with the two having good seasons.
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Interestingly enough, this is Green’s rookie season in the NBA! He averages 16.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season for the Rockets. Furthermore, he is the only rookie alongside the great Michael Jordan to average 20 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, and 48% FG in a month.
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Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) and guard Jalen Green (0) react after a play during the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Despite all the great performances from him, the Rockets have been disappointing this season. They are practically out of the playoff race and rank 15th in the Western Conference. Although the team has been disappointing this season, the fanbase is optimistic for the future. With such a talented young core, it will not take long in order to rebuild the team from scratch.
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Oct 28, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (0) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apart from Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green, Christian Wood has stepped up for the team. He averages 17.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists this season. (Source: ESPN)
Fans react to Green’s phenomenal season
With Green being a strong candidate to win Rookie of the Year over Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons, fans have compared him to the likes of Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. Here are some of the best reactions.
If you combined Michael Jordan’s unreal athleticism and shot making, with Steph Curry’s range, you get… Jalen Green.
Not much I can say about Jalen Green at this point that hasn't been said. Dude is special. Great spontaneous play by him and Fernando in the first clip with the flare screen, and in the next 2 plays he showed his high-level creation upside. Excited to watch him grow.
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And Jalen is almost 2 years younger than Jordan was in comparison.
Pretty good list to be on!