Just yesterday, when Jaylen Green put on a Rockets jersey and played, a new era of basketball for the Houston Rockets kicked off. We all know what happened next. Jaylen Green told us Showing why he was the No. 2 pick and why he might be the best player in this draft.
Green has a very fast first step, precise step-back jump shot and excellent body balance. He showed his rich offensive skills during the game; Green helped the Rockets win 84:76 For the Cavaliers, he shot 50% from the field and scored 23 points. At the same time, he also showed good off-ball defense capabilities and certain organizational skills.
Yes, this is just a summer league game, and most of the players participating in this tournament will not appear on the NBA regular season roster. These young people are like thousands of shooting stars streaking across the sky, and Jaylen Green is the most dazzling one among them.
Green has proven in yesterday's game that he is not only capable of simple offensive skills. He is already an experienced offensive player with a complete skill package. The following 3 excellent skills make him stand out. , showing its unique characteristics.
3. Balance and stability Jaylen Green has been proving himself since high school. He has the ability to create shooting opportunities. He can maintain a certain shooting percentage no matter where he is on the court. It is commendable; the game rhythm and court control ability shown by Jaylen Green yesterday are relatively outstanding in the NBA, and he is only a 19-year-old rookie entering the league.
As you can see, Green can easily get where he wants to go and finish, and he can keep his shooting stroke intact even if defenders are able to get in front of him. , remember, Green is only 19 years old, and his shooting skills and court sense have already improved by leaps and bounds.
2. Space creation ability. The biggest difference between the NCAA and the NBA is that players in the NBA have faster speed, stronger bodies and longer wingspan; defenders in the NBA can defend more players on the court. There are many positions, and the shooting opportunities that can be easily obtained in the college league are not seen in the professional league.
If a player wants to become an All-Star, or even a superstar, then the ability to create offensive space independently will be very important for them, and Jaylen Green currently has the ability to get rid of the defense. The ability to complete mid- to long-range shots.
Even if the defense is good, Jaylen Green can get away with his ball-handling skills and physicality, which is one of his unique qualities. What he needs to do next is to improve these skills.
1. The ability to finish after confrontation. Although Jaylen Green's body looks very weak, his body control has reached a first-class level; whether it is those actions of twisting the body to complete a layup or breaking through the defense Jaylen Green knows exactly how to put the ball into the basket in the air.
After entering the regular season, Jaylen Green will face players with the same athletic ability, speed and strength as him. Even if he is hit, he can maintain his body balance when finishing at the basket; If defenders are in the right position, he'll either dunk on them or put the ball easily into the basket, which Green's elite athleticism will help with.
Having said that, you can never get too much in a summer league, because we have seen too many players play like All-Stars in the summer league, but did not get it after entering the NBA. Success; Green is a talented player. He has already played in the Development League. He will be more familiar with this professional arena than other players. He can fully demonstrate his abilities on this big stage. At least for now, he may become The best players in the 2021 draft.