« Reply #45 on: June 23, 2021, 02:42:27 PM »
110% Rockets pick Jalen Green.
Fertitta will want Green regardless of the GM’s opinion, Tilman just looks like that type of guy who would overrule his team managers. Green is flashy, marketable and will have his fair share of highlights, everything Mr. ‘Shut Up and Listen’ (title of Tilman’s book) would love.
The problem with Green for me is he has lots of red flags. He invented his own logo when he was still in early high school and even had it made into merchandise, which is a huge red flag. I’ve watched him for a while and he definitely has tunnel vision, usually looking to score on the court and only passes when he gets stuck. IMO he could be easily be another Zach LaVine which is good but not what you want from a top pick.
Tunnel vision and other red flags yet 110 percent sure Rockets pick him? Dont they already have Porter Jr. for this?
Rockets should pick Mobely imo
Or Suggs
What other red flags? He averaged 3 assists per game in the G-League, and had a positive assist:turnover ratio. Neither of those things say tunnel vision
https://youtu.be/KN3NWwh2vmsHere’s a recent game of his, Green obviously had a bad night shooting the ball (he can be very streaky) but it exemplifies his issues that I’ve seen from him in AAU and Team USA games. Most of his assists aren’t beneficial to the team more like bailing himself out of trouble and again you can see the tunnel vision. Green can also run very hot/cold on defence and will get caught out by the other team for not being alert or tracking back quickly enough.
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