After a successful USA Basketball stint with the USA National Team, the Rockets third-year guard Jalen Green has it It has drawn rave reviews From trainers and managers related to that program.
Now, Houston’s own basketball operations staff appears to be similarly impressed, and particularly impressed by his high level of fitness during what is normally a quiet period on the NBA calendar.
from Kelly Echo From The Athletic:
This summer, he committed himself to growth. Team sources said the staff was particularly pleased with the young guard’s fitness level, especially in early August when players are still in the middle of vacation. He has worked out with other NBA players in California, sessions that head coach Ime Udoka often attended.
Green came into Team USA camp stronger, stronger and most importantly, smarter. Word from Vegas was that he picked up the system quickly, was very coachable and was an eager learner.
Days after the Rockets agreed to terms with the veteran guard Fred Venolit In 2023 free agency, Green He had already started going through intense training sessions With the former All-Star weeks away, they could deliver as the 21-year-old enters a critical year for his long-term development and has an obvious desire to improve.
Drafted second overall in the 2021 first round, Green led the Rockets in scoring with 22.1 points per game last season. But he likes to be more efficient in the 2023-24 season while leading his team To more winsAnd it looks like he’ll be in prime physical condition to do so once training camp opens in early October.