Remember the widespread perception of Jalen Green early in 2021-22?
Of course you do. It was atrocious. Those in our community with poor impulse control (don’t worry, I’m looking in the mirror first) couldn’t get off Twitter. Every day was a battle.
We also had a good point. Players of Green’s archetype generally struggle to get started. It was baffling that the NBA community watched Anthony Edwards make the sudden transformation from “franchise ruining bust” to “future superstar” at a moment’s notice, but couldn’t fathom that Green may do the same.
Blissfully, he did. The last 30-or-so games of the season were an extended victory lap for Houston Rockets fans.