Hello Ballers! Here’s the latest update regarding an upcoming raw talent, Jalen Green.
Following an impressive start to the season, it seems that the Cleveland Cavaliers are reverting to their former self. The issues plaguing this squad seem to be issues that should be resolved in a single offseason, and without the unexpected, this seems to be the offseason.
Jalen Green is one prospect who should be on the Cavs’ radar. Green has developed himself as a top-five prospect in this year’s draft after a stellar season with the G-League Ignite, and has made a solid claim for becoming a top-2 selection.
JALEN GREEN’S HIGHLIGHTS
In 15 games played, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and shot 46.1 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from the three-point line on 5.7 attempts per game.
Green put up 30 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in his lone playoff game this season/in the G League bubble against a Raptors 905 team that featured three players who have spent several seasons in the NBA.
Green’s uniqueness as a player is what has fans raving about his play, and he may be the final piece of the Cavaliers’ young foundation. Green is an athletically talented player with a great bounce. This versatility gives him a lightning-quick first move, and when paired with his three-level scoring ability, he’s a wing player with All-NBA potential.
Green will fill a hole caused by the Kevin Porter Jr. trade and may appear as the team’s most interesting star, depending on how you see Collin Sexton or Darius Garland.
When it comes to what he would add to the group, his offensive ability set will help an offense that ranks last in goals per game, 29th in three-point average, and last in three-point attempts. Given how sluggish the offense may get when only one of Darius Garland-Collin Sexton is on the field, having another ball-handler seems to be a must.
His blazing pace and strong finishing skills will help the Cavs strengthen their transition attack, which has been a positive for them, ranking 13th in the NBA at 12.8 fastbreak points per game.
His lateral quickness can help him keep ahead of his matchups on defense, and with his athlete model, he seems to be someone who might theoretically succeed at this end in the NBA.
The fact that Green has achieved so well with the potential is amazing. Anyone with a camera will take a lot of photos. Green has achieved this while staying successful in his job, no small feat for a teenager confronting grown men. He makes shots from all over the court at a far higher pace than Kuminga.
Green’s athleticism alone will be enough to get him a place in the NBA. And you add on his potential to shoot threes off the dribble, he seems like a possible star. Green might not be a great shot at this point in his career, but defenders must value him regardless of where he is on the court.