Devin Booker is absolutely ecstatic about co-star Jalen Green’s evolution as a playmaker, and honestly, who can blame him? After spending his time with the Houston Rockets primarily known as a pure scorer, it looks like Green has unlocked a whole new dimension to his game, a huge shift that went down this offseason.
From Pure Scorer to Playmaking Threat: Jalen Green’s New Look
Remember Jalen Green in Houston? All offense, all the time. Yeah, he tossed in some good assists here and there, but his identity was locked in as a bucket-getter. Even in his first season with the Phoenix Suns, he was averaging 2.8 assists per game. Solid, but not exactly screaming “lead guard.” Well, buckle up, because things are different now. Booker is genuinely thrilled with what he’s seeing from Green, specifically his growth in setting up teammates. It’s not just Booker, either; it sounds like the Suns’ players and coaches are totally onboard, ready to trust Green with significant playmaking responsibilities.
What This Means For The Suns’ Attack
So, what does a playmaking Jalen Green do for the Suns? A whole lot. Booker and Green are sharing primary ball-handling duties in the backcourt, which makes sense since they’re both natural shooting guards playing as co-stars. While Booker, with his past experience as the Suns’ lead guard, will likely handle most of that role, Green stepping up changes everything. Booker made it clear the Suns’ approach has shifted, saying the game is “positionless now.” He even mentioned the addition of Miles, another player who can make plays, emphasizing that “everybody on the court needs to be able to have those abilities.” The goal is a “free-flow offense” that “frees up everybody,” and Booker has seen that already in training camp. With Green actively creating, this Suns offense is about to get way tougher to defend. Coach Jordan Ott will ultimately decide how those playmaking duties are split, but Booker is confident Green will be ready to contribute as a lead guard.
This new dynamic means defenses won’t just be able to key in on one or two creators; the ball could be moving everywhere. Keep an eye on how this “free-flow offense” looks once the season kicks into gear. Green’s development could be one of the most exciting early stories for the Suns.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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